Cuong Nguyen, MD
NPI 1790882686 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cuong Nguyen, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1790882686).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790882686
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00040802 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
532 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 198 | $82 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 178 | $123 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 102 | $120 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 34 | $52 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 20 | $86 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$123 (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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 37 | 17 |
| Prednisone | 29 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | 15 |
| Cefdinir | 26 | 26 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 24 | 24 |
| Furosemide | 18 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 18 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2016-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cuong Nguyen's NPI number?
- Cuong Nguyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790882686, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cuong Nguyen's specialty?
- Cuong Nguyen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cuong Nguyen located?
- Cuong Nguyen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405-4933.
- What is Cuong Nguyen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cuong Nguyen is (253) 426-6341.
- Does Cuong Nguyen accept Medicare?
- Cuong Nguyen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cuong Nguyen's NPI active?
- Yes — Cuong Nguyen's NPI (1790882686) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.