Katherine Vuong, M.D.
NPI 1720348816 · Hospitalist Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Vuong, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1720348816).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720348816
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A138827 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 25 | 19 |
| Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylatebrand: Pradaxa | 23 | 17 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 20 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 20 | 12 |
| Prednisone | 18 | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 17 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-22
- Last updated
- 2021-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Vuong's NPI number?
- Katherine Vuong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720348816, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Vuong's specialty?
- Katherine Vuong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Vuong located?
- Katherine Vuong's practice location on file with NPPES is 5055 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309-0701.
- What is Katherine Vuong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Vuong is (661) 635-3411.
- Does Katherine Vuong accept Medicare?
- Katherine Vuong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Vuong's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Vuong's NPI (1720348816) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.