Chi Nguyen, MD
NPI 1447324785 · Otolaryngology Physician · Brownsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chi Nguyen, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Brownsville, TX (NPI 1447324785).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447324785
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K1586 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
484 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 205 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 55 | $106 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 43 | $16 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 42 | $35 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 34 | $176 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 27 | $103 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 69 | 56 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 54 | 40 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 52 | 41 |
| Ofloxacin | 34 | 32 |
| Cephalexin | 29 | 26 |
| Cefdinir | 21 | 20 |
| Naproxen | 20 | 19 |
| Flucytosine | 20 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$593 across 18 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-20
- Last updated
- 2011-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chi Nguyen's NPI number?
- Chi Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447324785, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chi Nguyen's specialty?
- Chi Nguyen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chi Nguyen located?
- Chi Nguyen's practice location on file with NPPES is 4770 N Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78526.
- What is Chi Nguyen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chi Nguyen is (956) 544-3336.
- Does Chi Nguyen accept Medicare?
- Chi Nguyen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chi Nguyen's NPI active?
- Yes — Chi Nguyen's NPI (1447324785) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.