Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thanh Nguyen, MD

Urology Physician · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
250 BLOSSOM ST, Webster, TX 77598
2813320202
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1518967090 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. Thanh Nguyen is an urology physician in Webster, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nguyen performed 1,243 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nguyen received a total of $3,581 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 121 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ 1,243 Medicare services $3,581 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,243
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in TX for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
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.
269 $95 $256
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
188 $9 $50
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
179 $8 $24
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
107 $80 $226
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.
86 $68 $182
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
61 $2 $4
Complex urodynamic pressure flow study
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning.
50 $297 $727
Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study
A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate.
50 $157 $384
Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings
This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles.
46 $26 $234
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
44 $183 $486
Additional urethral implant in prostate
Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope.
38 $41 $100
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
26 $39 $100
Imaging of urinary tract with contrast
An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures.
23 $20 $48
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
21 $61 $171
Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope
A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder.
16 $88 $320
Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery
This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding.
15 $598 $1,462
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.
13 $97 $263
Urethral implant insertion in prostate
A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope.
11 $85 $418
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.3% high complexity
16.3% medium
82.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,581
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $512/year across 7 years
Top 46% in TX for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
121
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$431
2023
$762
2022
$305
2021
$259
2020
$302
2019
$844
2018
$678

Payments by company (2024)

Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$115
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$67
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$65
Teleflex LLC
$28
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$27
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Axonics, Inc.
$24
Cook Medical LLC
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 57.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$665
Boston Scientific Corporation
$569
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$325
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$236
NeoTract Inc.
$235
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$217
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$144
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$135
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$133
Olympus America Inc.
$125
Teleflex LLC
$121
Coloplast Corp
$109
180 Medical, Inc.
$76
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$53
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$52
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$47
ABBVIE INC.
$44
Amgen Inc.
$40
PFIZER INC.
$30
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Axonics, Inc.
$24
Eisai Inc.
$24
Cook Medical LLC
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$18
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 43.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · ALTIS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · Axonics · ENDOBEAM · Endocare Cryocare System · FLEXIVA · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · GREENLIGHT · INLAY OPTIMA · JATENZO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOCLAST · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · Lenvima · MYRBETRIQ · Mobile Cryoblation Services · Mobile Laser Services · Myrbetriq · NCIRCLE · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nplate · ORGOVYX · Olympus Laser Devices · Porges Coloplast · Prolia · Rezum Generator · SpeediCath · Tria Firm · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · rezum Generator
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Geographic Context

Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
149
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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 21 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 office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nguyen performed 269 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Nguyen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nguyen received a total of $3,581 from 27 companies across 121 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 Webster?
Dr. Nguyen's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →