Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Hao Nguyen, MD

Urology Physician · Sacramento, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
2315 STOCKTON BLVD, Sacramento, CA 95817
9167342724
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1598922254 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nguyen

Dr. Hao Nguyen is an urology physician in Sacramento, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nguyen performed 874 Medicare services across 851 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nguyen received a total of $55,848 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 75 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ 874 Medicare services $55,848 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
874
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in CA for urology physician
851
Unique beneficiaries
$124
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~51 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
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
205 $26 $185
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
200 $27 $175
Prostate gland biopsy
A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination.
164 $111 $1,713
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.
117 $104 $867
Prostate radiation therapy device placement
A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment.
54 $90 $872
Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes
This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope.
37 $1,042 $9,862
3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing
A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data.
26 $32 $209
High-intensity ultrasound destruction of prostate cancer
This procedure uses high-intensity ultrasound waves to destroy cancerous tissue in the prostate gland. The treatment is guided by ultrasound imaging accessed through the rectum.
21 $857 $5,270
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.
20 $123 $773
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.
18 $122 $577
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
12 $59 $1,271
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 ↗
$55,848
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $7,978/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
75
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$44,439 (79.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,132 (16.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,277 (4.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$28,577
2023
$25,966
2022
$213
2021
$71
2020
$101
2019
$623
2018
$298

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Edap Technomed Inc
$20,500
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$7,005
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$670
Boston Scientific Corporation
$199
Teleflex LLC
$130
Ethicon US, LLC
$74
Top 3 companies account for 98.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
EDAP TECHNOMED INC
$24,224
Edap Technomed Inc
$20,500
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$7,005
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$2,127
GENZYME CORPORATION
$734
BIOPROTECT MEDICAL, INC.
$670
Boston Scientific Corporation
$224
Teleflex LLC
$130
COMSORT, Inc
$100
Ethicon US, LLC
$74
SonaCare Medical, LLC
$31
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$30
Top 3 companies account for 92.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axumin · BIOPROTECT BALLOON IMPLANT SYSTEM · DA VINCI SP · Da Vinci Surgical System · Echelon; Endopath · GENERAL BPH · Harmonic · KEYTRUDA · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · SonaBlate · SpaceOAR System
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 →

The majority of payments (80%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for urology physician in CA.

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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
75
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER
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 consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 6% of CA peers, with 17 years of NPI registration.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Nguyen experienced with transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nguyen performed 205 transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis 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 $55,848 from 12 companies across 75 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 Sacramento?
Dr. Nguyen's average Medicare payment per service is $124. 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 →