Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chi Nguyen, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Brownsville, TX

  • NPI 1447324785
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4770 N Expressway, Ste 106
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 544-3336
fax (956) 544-1705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 28, 2011
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K1586
Medicaid
TX #030272101

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447324785. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
816
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$67,028
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 296 171 $87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 135 135 $107
92567 Test to assess middle ear function 84 83 $16
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 78 78 $36
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 52 41 $181
76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 44 41 $107
92588 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report 39 39 $33
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 33 29 $124
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 17 14 $44
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing 14 14 $51

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Brownsville Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$593
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 10 $253.66
Acclarent, INC 1 $118.67
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $93.22
Optinose US, INC. 3 $66.04
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 3 $61.25

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$593

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
545
Patients
374
Total drug cost
$200,146
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 95 59 $2,359
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 75 42 $5,028
Azelastine Hcl Generic 70 46 $3,065
Flucytosine Generic 35 29 $184,403
Cephalexin Generic 34 32 $512
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succ (Methylprednisolone Sod Succ) Brand 30 26 $100
Famotidine Generic 28 11 $355
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 26 23 $306
Naproxen Generic 24 21 $121
Montelukast Sodium Generic 23 11 $271

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Chi Nguyen's medical specialty?
Dr. Chi Nguyen practices Otolaryngology Physician in Brownsville, TX.
Where does Dr. Chi Nguyen practice?
Dr. Chi Nguyen practices at 4770 N Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78526. Office phone: 9565443336.
What is Dr. Chi Nguyen's NPI?
Dr. Chi Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447324785, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chi Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chi Nguyen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chi Nguyen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Test to assess middle ear function (HCPCS 92567). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.