Dr. Thuc Nguyen, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Nguyen
Dr. Thuc Nguyen is a rheumatology specialist in Everett, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nguyen performed 4,481 Medicare services across 2,073 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nguyen received a total of $105 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,260 | $18 | $48 |
| 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. |
416 | $87 | $309 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
395 | $8 | $18 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
393 | $5 | $12 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
388 | $10 | $22 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
373 | $8 | $14 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
369 | $40 | $115 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
182 | $4 | $9 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
67 | $3 | $6 |
| 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. |
67 | $116 | $431 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
53 | $29 | $66 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 41 | $6 | $17 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
40 | $3 | $7 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
30 | $6 | $15 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
30 | $12 | $62 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
30 | $31 | $63 |
| 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. |
28 | $2 | $5 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
28 | $4 | $10 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
28 | $69 | $154 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
26 | $12 | $27 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
24 | $47 | $179 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 22 | $150 | $568 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
21 | $16 | $38 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
18 | $24 | $96 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
17 | $8 | $18 |
| 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. |
17 | $125 | $450 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
16 | $15 | $34 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen test A blood test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test identifies whether the hepatitis B virus is currently present in the body. |
15 | $9 | $23 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
14 | $14 | $33 |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test is used to check for immunity to hepatitis B or to verify the effectiveness of the hepatitis B vaccine. |
14 | $10 | $24 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
13 | $42 | $155 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
12 | $27 | $94 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
12 | $9 | $20 |
| Iron level test | 11 | $6 | $14 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
11 | $12 | $28 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2018 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2018)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2018 |
| 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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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.
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