Craig Nghiem, MD
NPI 1568400380 · Anesthesiology Physician · Mission Viejo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Nghiem, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Mission Viejo, CA (NPI 1568400380).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568400380
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A68503 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
117 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 52 | $125 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 20 | $163 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Assess Heart Electrical Activity00537 | 19 | $399 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 15 | $137 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Bones01480 | 11 | $231 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $125–$399 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-03
- Last updated
- 2008-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Nghiem's NPI number?
- Craig Nghiem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568400380, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Nghiem's specialty?
- Craig Nghiem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Craig Nghiem located?
- Craig Nghiem's practice location on file with NPPES is 27401 Los Altos, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6316.
- What is Craig Nghiem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Nghiem is (949) 582-9624.
- Does Craig Nghiem accept Medicare?
- Craig Nghiem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Nghiem's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Nghiem's NPI (1568400380) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.