Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Cuong Nguyen, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Tacoma, WA
- NPI 1790882686
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1717 S J St
Tacoma, WA 984054933
(253) 426-6341
fax (253) 426-6344
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 22, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Washington #MD00040802
- Medicaid
- WA #8311037
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790882686. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
675
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$68,229
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 242 | 117 | $82 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 225 | 127 | $124 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 128 | 125 | $120 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 50 | 17 | $52 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 30 | 30 | $83 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 47 peers in Tacoma Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
327
Patients
229
Total drug cost
$3,819
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | Generic | 46 | 45 | $613 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 28 | 26 | $767 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 24 | 23 | $374 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 24 | 20 | $118 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 23 | 23 | $124 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 22 | 13 | $109 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 21 | 14 | $142 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 20 | 16 | $464 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 20 | 0 | $385 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 19 | 0 | $121 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Cuong Nguyen's medical specialty?
Dr. Cuong Nguyen practices Internal Medicine Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Cuong Nguyen practice?
Dr. Cuong Nguyen practices at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 984054933. Office phone: 2534266341.
What is Dr. Cuong Nguyen's NPI?
Dr. Cuong Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790882686, 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: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.