Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Cuong Nguyen, M.D.
Dermatopathology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatology Physician · Chicago, IL
- NPI 1669817128
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
- 13 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1600
Chicago, IL 606112997
(312) 695-1418 - Additional location
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2450 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, MN 554541450
(612) 273-3000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 20, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207ND0900X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #036.149610
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669817128. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,384
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$375,249
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
88305 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 2,459 | 1,503 | $74 | |
88341 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | 386 | 159 | $90 | |
88342 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | 287 | 224 | $104 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 197 | 118 | $135 | |
88312 |
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | 146 | 91 | $118 | |
88321 |
Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere | 127 | 122 | $102 | |
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 104 | 23 | $7 | |
88350 |
Antibody evaluation, each additional single antibody stain procedure | 104 | 26 | $122 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 76 | 74 | $140 | |
88304 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | 71 | 65 | $45 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Chicago Dermatopathology Physician, average services per provider: 162. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
325
Patients
106
Total drug cost
$109,468
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 67 | 42 | $1,319 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 60 | 27 | $1,440 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 43 | 26 | $2,142 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 24 | 0 | $139 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 23 | 0 | $2,278 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 18 | 11 | $1,303 |
| Tacrolimus | Generic | 16 | 0 | $2,919 |
| Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $52,627 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $905 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | Generic | 13 | 0 | $761 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Cuong Nguyen's medical specialty?
Dr. Cuong Nguyen practices Dermatopathology Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Cuong Nguyen practice?
Dr. Cuong Nguyen practices at 676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1600, Chicago, IL 606112997. Office phone: 3126951418.
What is Dr. Cuong Nguyen's NPI?
Dr. Cuong Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669817128, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cuong Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cuong Nguyen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cuong Nguyen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.