Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Nguyen, D.O.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
- NPI 1184911968
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 84.5 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1668 Dominican Way
Santa Cruz, CA 950651522
(831) 464-9962
fax (831) 464-9933
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 26, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #20A14554 · Michigan #5101019363
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184911968. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
268
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$50,512
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 76 | 76 | $179 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 48 | 48 | $132 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 32 | 30 | $137 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 32 | 23 | $51 | |
49505 |
Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) | 24 | 23 | $568 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 16 | 15 | $97 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 15 | 15 | $190 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 14 | 14 | $122 | |
49592 |
Initial repair of entrapped hernia of abdomen, less than 3 cm in length | 11 | 11 | $435 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Santa Cruz Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$698
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 4 | $670.91 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $27.55 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
71
Patients
69
Total drug cost
$712
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 44 | 43 | $192 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 27 | 26 | $520 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Nguyen's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Nguyen practices Surgery Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Paul Nguyen practice?
Dr. Paul Nguyen practices at 1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 950651522. Office phone: 8314649962.
What is Dr. Paul Nguyen's NPI?
Dr. Paul Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184911968, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Nguyen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Nguyen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.