Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Anhtuan Nguyen, MD

Ophthalmology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5430 FREDERICKSBURG RD STE 100, San Antonio, TX 78229
2103401212
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1821403510 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. Anhtuan Nguyen is an ophthalmology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nguyen performed 6,866 Medicare services across 5,656 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nguyen received a total of $4,182 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 13% volume in TX $4,182 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,866
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for ophthalmology
5,656
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~624 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
Eye exam, established patient, focused 1,359 $62 $100
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 1,206 $84 $145
Visual field test, extended 937 $40 $110
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 754 $23 $80
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 402 $19 $60
Retinal photography (fundus photo) 381 $22 $115
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 302 $25 $80
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 239 $83 $145
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 238 $7 $35
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement 219 $28 $150
Cataract surgery with lens implant 186 $393 $1,800
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 168 $119 $200
Ct scan of cornea 120 $22 $100
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient 106 $92 $195
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 75 $186 $811
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 68 $255 $800
Closure of tear duct opening using plug 28 $152 $504
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 22 $560 $2,000
Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft 21 $848 $2,800
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 21 $12 $65
Imaging of front third of eye 14 $21 $60
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.
2.7% high complexity
20.8% medium
76.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,182
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $697/year across 6 years
Top 28% in TX for ophthalmology
18
Companies
49
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
$2,961 (70.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,221 (29.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$718
2023
$1,483
2022
$241
2021
$48
2019
$135
2018
$1,557

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,340
Alcon Research Ltd
$1,046
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$427
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$362
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$239
Amgen Inc.
$167
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$154
Alcon Vision LLC
$125
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$76
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$43
Thea Pharma Inc.
$42
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$34
Allergan, Inc.
$27
Glaukos Corporation
$26
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$24
Omeros Corporation
$18
RxSight Inc
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 67.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof · BREZTRI · Centurion · DEXTENZA · DURYSTA · HYDRUS Microstent · ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM · IYUZEH · LUMIGAN · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · Omidria · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TEPEZZA · TOTAL30 · TYRVAYA · VUITY · VYZULTA · XIFAXAN · XIIDRA
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 (71%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $61 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
164
Per 100K population
8.0
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
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 13% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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 eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nguyen performed 1,359 eye exam, established patient, focused 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 $4,182 from 18 companies across 49 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 ophthalmologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Nguyen's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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 →