2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1225293285 MD
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EMILY NGUYEN, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in PORTLAND, Oregon. 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
901
Medicare Part D claims · 243 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
18.4242/100
▼ 65 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.6K
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: EMILY NGUYEN, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PORTLAND, Oregon with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 901 claims across 243 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 18.4242/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $4.6K across 42 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: EMILY NGUYEN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 18.4242 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 901 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

EMILY NGUYEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

EMILY NGUYEN, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2008

NPI 1225293285

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

901 149% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

18.4242/100 64.6758% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Oregon

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Oregon

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EMILY NGUYEN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
18.4242/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 18.4242/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%18.4%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 18.4242/100 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).

EMILY NGUYEN, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in PORTLAND, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1225293285. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

EMILY NGUYEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 17355 LOWER BOONES FERRY RD, PORTLAND, OR, 97035, with a listed phone of (503) 224-8399. NPI 1225293285 was issued on 07/18/2008. 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 901 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 243 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.2%. 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 18.4242/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 61.414), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

17355 LOWER BOONES FERRY RD
PORTLAND, OR 97035

Provider Details

NPI 1225293285
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/18/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

18.4242
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
61.414
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EMILY NGUYEN, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER OF OREGON LLC
LAKE OSWEGO, OR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 EMILY NGUYEN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.6K

Largest payer

Globus Medical, Inc.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

901
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
243
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
987
Total Day Supply
18,338
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
344 (38.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pregabalin
201
Tramadol Hcl
146
Gabapentin
137
Oxycodone Hcl
126
Meloxicam
96
Diazepam
73
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
54
Hydromorphone Hcl
17
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
16

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How EMILY NGUYEN, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

EMILY NGUYEN, MD's 901 claims are above the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Oregon

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EMILY NGUYEN, MD's specialty?
EMILY NGUYEN, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in PORTLAND, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does EMILY NGUYEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EMILY NGUYEN, MD wrote 901 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 243 beneficiaries.
What is EMILY NGUYEN, MD's Medicare quality score?
EMILY NGUYEN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 18.4242/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 61.414). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EMILY NGUYEN, MD located?
EMILY NGUYEN, MD is located at 17355 LOWER BOONES FERRY RD, PORTLAND, OR, 97035. Phone: (503) 224-8399.
What is EMILY NGUYEN, MD's NPI number?
EMILY NGUYEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225293285, issued on 07/18/2008.
Does EMILY NGUYEN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, EMILY NGUYEN, MD had 344 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.2%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EMILY NGUYEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EMILY NGUYEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pregabalin, Tramadol Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EMILY NGUYEN, MD accept Medicare?
EMILY NGUYEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 901 Part D claims and 243 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EMILY NGUYEN, MD's credentials?
EMILY NGUYEN, MD's NPI is 1225293285 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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