2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1194710061 MD
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HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 393 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD filed 1,901 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota, prescribing 83% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
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.

HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,901 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2005

NPI 1194710061

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,901 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1200 6TH AVE N, SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56303, with a listed phone of (320) 252-5131. NPI 1194710061 was issued on 09/15/2005. 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 1,901 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 393 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $391K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. 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.

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

1200 6TH AVE N
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303

Provider Details

NPI 1194710061
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/15/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HIEU JOE 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.

ASTERA HEALTH
★★★☆☆ 3/5
WADENA, MN
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 241354
CENTRACARE CLINIC
SAINT CLOUD, MN

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,901 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,901
Total Claims
$391K
Total Drug Cost
393
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,733
Total Day Supply
139,980
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$356K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 176, 75-84: 154, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HIEU JOE 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
Metoprolol Succinate
314
Atorvastatin Calcium
182
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
147
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
99
Eliquis
Apixaban
93
Rosuvastatin Calcium
88
Losartan Potassium
85
Warfarin Sodium
85
Lisinopril
72
Carvedilol
70

* 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 HIEU JOE 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

HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD's 1,901 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD's specialty?
HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD wrote 1,901 Medicare Part D claims totaling $391K in drug costs for 393 beneficiaries.
Where is HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD located?
HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD is located at 1200 6TH AVE N, SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56303. Phone: (320) 252-5131.
What is HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD's NPI number?
HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194710061, issued on 09/15/2005.
Does HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $356K in brand drug costs.
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 HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD accept Medicare?
HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,901 Part D claims and 393 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD's credentials?
HIEU JOE NGUYEN, MD's NPI is 1194710061 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.
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.

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

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