Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Frederic Nguyen, M.D.
Neurology · Richardson, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Frederic Nguyen is a neurology specialist in Richardson, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nguyen performed 44,401 Medicare services across 1,208 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nguyen received a total of $343,691 from 79 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1155 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. 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 2% volume in TX
$343,691 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗44,401
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for neurology
1,208
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,775 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capsaicin pain patch (Qutenza) | 24,761 | $3 | $10 |
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
14,700 | $5 | $20 |
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) Administration of gadoterate meglumine, a contrast agent, in a 0.1 ml dose. |
3,140 | $0 | $1 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
290 | $91 | $308 |
| 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. |
278 | $92 | $325 |
| 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. |
199 | $60 | $213 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 147 | $181 | $576 |
| 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. |
127 | $126 | $430 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 119 | $154 | $592 |
| 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. |
106 | $62 | $224 |
| Limited needle EMG of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in specific muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function in a targeted area. |
82 | $50 | $65 |
| 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. |
78 | $133 | $543 |
| 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. |
65 | $40 | $132 |
| Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides. |
63 | $117 | $415 |
| Emergency department visit, low level of medical decision making An emergency department visit for a patient requiring a low level of medical decision making. |
58 | $53 | $250 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
29 | $229 | $915 |
| 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. |
26 | $125 | $468 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
25 | $108 | $1,115 |
| Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
19 | $34 | $149 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
18 | $43 | $169 |
| 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. |
17 | $94 | $411 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
16 | $163 | $1,530 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
16 | $157 | $640 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
11 | $165 | $715 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
11 | $103 | $424 |
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 ↗$343,691
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $49,099/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for neurology
79
Companies
1,155
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$314,673 (91.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$18,889 (5.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,130 (2.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$98,143
2023
$73,290
2022
$89,749
2021
$67,881
2020
$3,795
2019
$958
2018
$9,875
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$87,203
AbbVie Inc.
$54,107
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$49,721
ARGENX US, INC.
$26,237
Eisai Inc.
$24,958
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$24,119
Corium, LLC
$14,076
PFIZER INC.
$13,292
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12,808
EISAI INC.
$9,359
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$8,883
SK Life Science, Inc.
$5,022
UCB, Inc.
$3,566
Allergan, Inc.
$1,484
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$571
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$412
Genentech USA, Inc.
$363
Amgen Inc.
$358
Lundbeck LLC
$354
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$345
Biogen, Inc.
$333
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$330
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$328
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$327
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$323
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$306
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$303
EMD Serono, Inc.
$294
GENZYME CORPORATION
$269
Allergan Inc.
$239
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$228
US WorldMeds, LLC
$211
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$208
Lilly USA, LLC
$190
Eli Lilly and Company
$175
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$146
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$145
MDD US Operations, LLC
$138
Penumbra, Inc.
$119
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$110
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$107
GE HEALTHCARE
$103
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$94
Celgene Corporation
$82
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$74
Neurelis, Inc.
$73
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$73
Abbott Laboratories
$72
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$72
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$71
Grifols USA, LLC
$60
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$55
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$50
CSL Behring
$49
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$49
HOSPIRA, INC.
$44
AbbVie, Inc.
$41
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$39
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$31
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$30
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$24
GE HealthCare
$23
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$20
Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$18
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$18
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$17
Almatica Pharma LLC
$16
Life Molecular Imaging Ltd
$16
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$15
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Promius Pharma LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 55.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ADUHELM · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AMPYRA · AMYVID · APOKYN · APTIOM · AUBAGIO · AUSTEDO · Adlarity · Aimovig · Austedo XR · BOTOX · BOTOX - NEUROLOGY · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRILINTA · BRIUMVI · Briviact · COMIRNATY · COPAXONE · Cambia · DAYBUE · DUOPA · Dhivy · Duopa · Dysport · ELYXYB - celecoxib · EMGALITY · ERGOMAR · Enspryng · Fintepla · Fycompa · GAMMAGARD · GOCOVRI · GRALISE · Gamunex-C · Gralise · HYQVIA · Hizentra · Horizant · INBRIJA · INFINITY · INGREZZA · KESIMPTA · KISUNLA · KYNMOBI · LATUDA · LYRICA · Leqembi · MAVENCLAD · MAYZENT · MIGRANAL · MYOBLOC · Mavenclad · NAMZARIC · NEURACEQ · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · Nourianz · Nuedexta · OCREVUS · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ONGENTYS · ONZETRA XSAIL · ONZETRA Xsail · OXTELLAR XR · Ongentys · PANZYGA · PAXLOVID · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · PLEGRIDY · Penumbra System · QUDEXY · QUDEXY XR TOPIRAMATE EXTENDED RELEASE CAPSULES · QUDEXY XR Topiramate Extended Release Capsules · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RADICAVA · RELEXXII · REXULTI · RYTARY · Rystiggo · SKYCLARYS · SOLIRIS · SPRIX · SYMPAZAN · Soliris · TOSYMRA · TOSYMRA SUMATRIPTAN NASAL SPRAY · TROKENDI XR · TYSABRI · Trudhesa · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · VALTOCO · VNS Therapy · VYEPTI · VYVGART · VYVGART HYTRULO · Vimpat · XADAGO · XARELTO · XCOPRI · Xadago · ZAVZPRET · ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH · ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH SUMATRIPTAN INJECTION · ZEPOSIA · ZIPSOR · ZTLido · Zembrace · Zembrace SymTouch Sumatriptan Injection · Zipsor
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 (92%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for neurology in TX.
Equivalent to $774 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
215
Per 100K population
19.3
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
METHODIST RICHARDSON MEDICAL CENTER
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 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 2% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of TX peers, 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 capsaicin pain patch (qutenza)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nguyen performed 24,761 capsaicin pain patch (qutenza) 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 $343,691 from 79 companies across 1,155 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 neurologists in Richardson?
Dr. Nguyen's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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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