Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mike Nguyen, MD

Radiation Oncology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR, Austin, TX 78727
5127955100
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1699006304 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. Mike Nguyen is a radiation oncology specialist in Austin, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nguyen performed 17,797 Medicare services across 5,693 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nguyen received a total of $1,669 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 25 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 4% volume in TX $1,669 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
17,797
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for radiation oncology
5,693
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,112 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
MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) 6,945 $0 $1
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 5,100 $0 $2
Chest X-ray, 1 view 1,434 $7 $138
Screening mammography 811 $125 $331
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 802 $53 $140
Bone density scan (DEXA) 297 $38 $208
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 193 $72 $297
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 190 $36 $140
Chest X-ray, 2 views 167 $10 $144
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 138 $94 $334
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 115 $119 $414
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 97 $6 $105
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 95 $7 $121
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 87 $65 $1,316
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 66 $16 $418
Knee X-ray, 3 views 58 $7 $118
Blood creatinine level 58 $5 $21
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 56 $10 $147
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 55 $7 $106
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 54 $151 $784
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 43 $7 $144
Ct scan of chest with contrast 41 $56 $304
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 40 $9 $123
Mri scan of both breasts 38 $293 $1,227
CT scan of chest, without contrast 37 $53 $349
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 37 $6 $110
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 37 $10 $202
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 36 $20 $382
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 35 $35 $590
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 35 $6 $104
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 34 $36 $619
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 32 $9 $133
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 31 $6 $105
X-ray of hand, 2 views 30 $6 $76
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 29 $7 $125
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 28 $6 $101
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 26 $173 $1,440
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 26 $7 $114
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 25 $10 $141
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 24 $8 $107
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 22 $14 $192
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 20 $80 $608
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 20 $54 $269
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth 19 $425 $2,038
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 19 $108 $960
X-ray of elbow, 2 views 19 $6 $98
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 19 $10 $160
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using x-ray with needle, first growth 17 $425 $2,050
X-ray of both hips, 2 views 17 $9 $199
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 17 $49 $311
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 17 $39 $343
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 15 $8 $124
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 15 $11 $111
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast 15 $119 $616
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 14 $28 $116
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 13 $82 $1,637
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 13 $208 $1,440
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 12 $9 $133
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 12 $113 $960
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 2023 ↗
$1,669
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $278/year across 6 years
Top 22% in TX for radiation oncology
13
Companies
25
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
$1,669 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$67
2022
$400
2021
$245
2020
$360
2019
$309
2018
$288

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GE HealthCare
$342
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$299
Penumbra, Inc.
$147
HOLOGIC INC
$141
Inari Medical, Inc.
$133
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$128
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$119
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC.
$111
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$98
Cook Medical LLC
$93
Terumo Medical Corporation
$28
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 47.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Activase · CLARITY · COOK MEDICAL FILTERS · Dysport · FlowTriever · HydroPearl · Indigo System · Mammomat Inspiration · Mammomat Revelation · Navicross · ORIGINAL MAMMOTOME · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Ruby · S2000 HELX ABVS w/Touch Control · S2000 HELX with Touch Control · Savi SCOUT · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · ZILVER VENA
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $9 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
148
Per 100K population
11.3
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
2.9 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 2023
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Nguyen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Nguyen experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nguyen performed 6,945 mri contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) 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 $1,669 from 13 companies across 25 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 radiation oncologists in Austin?
Dr. Nguyen's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →