Melissa Huynh Nguyen, M.D.
NPI 1629573894 · Family Medicine Physician · Lakewood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Huynh Nguyen, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lakewood, CA (NPI 1629573894).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629573894
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A164993 (CA)
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
8 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
183 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 73 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 39 | $169 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 30 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 27 | $81 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 14 | $155 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $6–$169 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 54 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 43 | 21 |
| Losartan Potassium | 40 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 32 | 15 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 25 | — |
| Gabapentin | 24 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$163 across 3 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
- 2018-03-28
- Last updated
- 2024-09-25
- Certified
- 2024-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Huynh Nguyen's NPI number?
- Melissa Huynh Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629573894, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Huynh Nguyen's specialty?
- Melissa Huynh Nguyen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Huynh Nguyen located?
- Melissa Huynh Nguyen's practice location on file with NPPES is 4447 Candlewood St, Lakewood, CA 90712-1736.
- What is Melissa Huynh Nguyen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Huynh Nguyen is (657) 241-9935.
- Does Melissa Huynh Nguyen accept Medicare?
- Melissa Huynh Nguyen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Huynh Nguyen's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Huynh Nguyen's NPI (1629573894) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.