Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Caitlyn Nguyen, MD

Family Medicine · Murrieta, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
28078 BAXTER RD STE 540, Murrieta, CA 92563
9093817100
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1760825855 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Caitlyn Nguyen is a family medicine specialist in Murrieta, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nguyen performed 938 Medicare services across 809 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nguyen received a total of $567 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 32 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 24% volume in CA $567 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
938
Medicare services
Top 24% in CA for family medicine
809
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~78 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
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
177 $10 $30
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
161 $8 $14
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
108 $13 $27
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
103 $9 $40
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
60 $16 $34
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)
A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process.
47 $4 $19
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
46 $8 $17
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
34 $3 $6
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)
A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage.
29 $6 $28
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
29 $5 $10
HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody test
A laboratory test that uses immunoassay to detect HIV-1 antigens along with antibodies for both HIV-1 and HIV-2.
23 $32 $57
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
20 $9 $31
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
17 $15 $30
Folic acid level test
A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum.
17 $14 $37
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)
A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer.
16 $19 $69
C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker)
A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body.
14 $5 $31
Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing.
14 $3 $39
Chest X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall.
12 $13 $43
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test
A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine.
11 $4 $9
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 2021 ↗
$567
Total received (2018-2021)
Avg $142/year across 4 years
Top 35% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
32
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
$549 (96.8%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$18 (3.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2021
$31
2020
$126
2019
$333
2018
$77

Payments by company (2021)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Welch Allyn
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2021 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2021) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$149
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
Amgen Inc.
$61
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$58
PFIZER INC.
$50
Novo Nordisk Inc
$43
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$19
Welch Allyn
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 51.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BYDUREON · BYSTOLIC · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · EVENITY · JARDIANCE · LYRICA · MYRBETRIQ · None · Ozempic · SYMBICORT · TOVIAZ · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · XARELTO
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
365
Per 100K population
14.9
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-MURRIETA
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 2021
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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Nguyen experienced with comprehensive metabolic blood panel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nguyen performed 177 comprehensive metabolic blood panel 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 $567 from 13 companies across 32 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 family medicine physicians in Murrieta?
Dr. Nguyen's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →