Vu Nguyen, M.D.
NPI 1588742555 · Dermatopathology Physician · Vista, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vu Nguyen, M.D. is a Dermatopathology Physician provider in Vista, CA (NPI 1588742555).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588742555
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A97816 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 294 | 157 |
| Fluorouracil | 213 | 163 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 203 | 130 |
| Calcipotriene | 203 | 151 |
| Mupirocin | 201 | 141 |
| Ketoconazole | 167 | 85 |
| Imiquimod | 114 | 78 |
| Tacrolimus | 86 | 58 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 across 2 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
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2021-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vu Nguyen's NPI number?
- Vu Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588742555, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vu Nguyen's specialty?
- Vu Nguyen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vu Nguyen located?
- Vu Nguyen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2395 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081-8788.
- What is Vu Nguyen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vu Nguyen is (760) 216-5313.
- Does Vu Nguyen accept Medicare?
- Vu Nguyen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vu Nguyen's NPI active?
- Yes — Vu Nguyen's NPI (1588742555) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.