Terry Nguyen
NPI 1720461171 · Surgical Physician Assistant · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Terry Nguyen is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1720461171).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720461171
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA.200842 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
249 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 | 77 | $102 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 59 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 41 | $72 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 22 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Multiple Types Influenza Virus87502 | 19 | $94 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 147 | 146 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 57 | 57 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 55 | 54 |
| Mupirocin | 44 | 42 |
| Cephalexin | 29 | 29 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 26 | 26 |
| Meloxicam | 21 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$500 across 24 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
- 2015-07-02
- Last updated
- 2023-09-14
- Certified
- 2023-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Terry Nguyen's NPI number?
- Terry Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720461171, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Terry Nguyen's specialty?
- Terry Nguyen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Terry Nguyen located?
- Terry Nguyen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Terry Nguyen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Terry Nguyen is (504) 842-6696.
- Does Terry Nguyen accept Medicare?
- Terry Nguyen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Terry Nguyen's NPI active?
- Yes — Terry Nguyen's NPI (1720461171) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.