2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1639149453 MD
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CHAU NGUYEN, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in HOUSTON, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 834 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
30/100
▼ 53 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$247.77
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHAU NGUYEN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 30/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 10,270 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

30/100
MIPS score · -53 vs avg
10K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CHAU NGUYEN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

30 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHAU NGUYEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHAU NGUYEN, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/24/2006

NPI 1639149453

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,270 239% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

30/100 53.099999999999994% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Texas

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHAU NGUYEN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
30/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 30/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%30%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 30/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHAU NGUYEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 11920 ASTORIA BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 77089, with a listed phone of (713) 946-8951. NPI 1639149453 was issued on 01/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NGUYEN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 10,270 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 834 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.8 million in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 30/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

11920 ASTORIA BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77089

Provider Details

NPI 1639149453
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

30
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHAU NGUYEN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$248

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHAU NGUYEN, MD. To verify CHAU NGUYEN, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

10,270
Total Claims
$2.8M
Total Drug Cost
834
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26,758
Total Day Supply
798,477
Generic Drug Cost
$592K
Antibiotic Claims
99

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 399, 75-84: 308, 85+: 81

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CHAU NGUYEN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
1,129
Vascepa
Icosapent Ethyl
689
Losartan Potassium
658
Ranolazine Er
Ranolazine
615
Atorvastatin Calcium
535
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
384
Atenolol
300
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
299
Metoprolol Succinate
283
Amlodipine Besylate
275

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How CHAU NGUYEN, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

CHAU NGUYEN, MD's 10,270 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NGUYEN.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHAU NGUYEN, MD's specialty?
CHAU NGUYEN, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHAU NGUYEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHAU NGUYEN, MD wrote 10,270 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.8M in drug costs for 834 beneficiaries.
What is CHAU NGUYEN, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHAU NGUYEN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 30/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHAU NGUYEN, MD located?
CHAU NGUYEN, MD is located at 11920 ASTORIA BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 77089. Phone: (713) 946-8951.
What is CHAU NGUYEN, MD's NPI number?
CHAU NGUYEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639149453, issued on 01/24/2006.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHAU NGUYEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHAU NGUYEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Vascepa, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHAU NGUYEN, MD accept Medicare?
CHAU NGUYEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,270 Part D claims and 834 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHAU NGUYEN, MD's credentials?
CHAU NGUYEN, MD's NPI is 1639149453 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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