James Nguyen, DPM
NPI 1679657449 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Montebello, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Nguyen, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Montebello, CA (NPI 1679657449).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679657449
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E4371 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
1,160 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 315 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 257 | $98 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 236 | $49 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 232 | $145 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch64450 | 36 | $73 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 35 | $120 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 155 | 67 |
| Ketoconazole | 145 | 62 |
| Fluocinonide | 105 | 38 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 78 | 39 |
| Econazole Nitrate | 75 | 34 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 34 | 19 |
| Cephalexin | 31 | 16 |
| Pregabalin | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$165 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
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2026-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Nguyen's NPI number?
- James Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679657449, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Nguyen's specialty?
- James Nguyen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is James Nguyen located?
- James Nguyen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 W Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640-4688.
- What is James Nguyen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Nguyen is (323) 728-8010.
- Does James Nguyen accept Medicare?
- James Nguyen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Nguyen's NPI active?
- Yes — James Nguyen's NPI (1679657449) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.