Lucia Nguyen, MD
NPI 1316393440 · Trauma Surgery Physician · Harlingen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lucia Nguyen, MD is a Trauma Surgery Physician provider in Harlingen, TX (NPI 1316393440).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316393440
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Trauma Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S3262 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
209 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 72 | $47 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 50 | $204 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 38 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 23 | $125 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 14 | $79 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,275 across 20 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 614 Maco DrHarlingen, TX 78550-8450Phone: (956) 296-7000Fax: (956) 440-9801
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-07
- Last updated
- 2025-08-11
- Certified
- 2025-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lucia Nguyen's NPI number?
- Lucia Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316393440, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lucia Nguyen's specialty?
- Lucia Nguyen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Trauma Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lucia Nguyen located?
- Lucia Nguyen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2121 Pease St Ste 404, Harlingen, TX 78550-8338.
- What is Lucia Nguyen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lucia Nguyen is (956) 507-1920.
- Does Lucia Nguyen accept Medicare?
- Lucia Nguyen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lucia Nguyen's NPI active?
- Yes — Lucia Nguyen's NPI (1316393440) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.