Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hung Nguyen, M.D.
Urology Physician · Encinitas, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Nguyen from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nguyen
Dr. Hung Nguyen is an urology physician in Encinitas, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nguyen performed 2,451 Medicare services across 1,523 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nguyen received a total of $12,142 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 307 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nguyen is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 33% volume in CA
$12,142 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,451
Medicare services
Top 33% in CA for urology physician
1,523
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~245 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
589 | $2 | $9 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
321 | $51 | $300 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
320 | $102 | $600 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
295 | $73 | $440 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
149 | $208 | $1,230 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
137 | $106 | $603 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
106 | $10 | $60 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
98 | $129 | $780 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
60 | $0 | $2 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
57 | $7 | $63 |
| Waterjet prostate destruction via urethra A procedure that uses a high-pressure water jet to destroy prostate tissue, accessed through the urethra. |
32 | $590 | $8,100 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 32 | $85 | $480 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
32 | $12 | $80 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
32 | $107 | $571 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
30 | $45 | $280 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
26 | $20 | $120 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
24 | $20 | $255 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
22 | $125 | $730 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
18 | $52 | $310 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
16 | $95 | $540 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
15 | $596 | $3,205 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $152 | $840 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $143 | $552 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
11 | $65 | $190 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,142
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,735/year across 7 years
Top 17% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
66
Companies
307
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,939 (90.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,202 (9.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1 (0.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,469
2023
$2,594
2022
$2,413
2021
$1,814
2020
$680
2019
$3,080
2018
$92
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$329
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$181
ABBVIE INC.
$130
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$115
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$108
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$107
Endo USA, Inc.
$86
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$69
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$66
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$61
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$28
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$27
KOELIS Inc.
$26
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
PFIZER INC.
$21
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 43.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,731
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,234
Teleflex LLC
$687
Coloplast Corp
$618
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$614
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$526
NeoTract Inc.
$433
ABBVIE INC.
$390
COLOPLAST CORP
$383
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$351
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$283
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$237
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$209
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$202
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$181
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$167
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$153
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$147
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$146
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$138
AbbVie Inc.
$131
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$125
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$119
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$112
Hollister Incorporated
$110
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$108
180 Medical, Inc.
$100
Allergan, Inc.
$97
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$87
Endo USA, Inc.
$86
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Olympus America Inc.
$70
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
Axonics, Inc.
$63
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$61
Rochester Medical Corporation
$58
Amgen Inc.
$56
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
$52
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$46
PFIZER INC.
$41
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Mission Pharmacal Company
$35
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$35
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$28
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$28
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$27
KOELIS Inc.
$26
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
ConvaTec Inc.
$24
Photocure Inc
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$22
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$20
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$19
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$19
Allergan Inc.
$19
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$18
TISSUETECH, INC.
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$18
Zyla Life Sciences
$17
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 38.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AMS · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Altis · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMCEVI · CURE CATHETER · Cysview · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · GentleCath · Glydo · ILLUCCIX · INTERSTIM · Infyna Chic · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LoFric · MAGNETOM Vida · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · NEOX · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Neulasta · Nplate · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Olympus Cysto-Resection · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · REZUM · ROCHESTER MAGIC3 · Rezum Generator · SPRIX · Seglentis · SpeediCath · TLANDO · Thiola · Titan · Trinity · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroCuff · UroLift · UroLift System · VaPro · VaPro Plus Pocket · Veozah · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · eCoin Device Kit · rezum Generator
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
132
Per 100K population
4.0
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Nguyen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Nguyen experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nguyen performed 589 automated urinalysis services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Nguyen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nguyen received a total of $12,142 from 66 companies across 307 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Nguyen's costs compare to other urology physicians in Encinitas?
Dr. Nguyen's average Medicare payment per service is $73. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Nguyen) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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