DR. VINCENT TAM NGUYEN MD
NPI 1053459644
Family Medicine in Prairieville, LA

Active since February 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.13/100
CMS Quality Rating
17520 OLD JEFFERSON HWY, STE B, PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769(225) 673-8983(225) 677-8983 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Vincent Tam Nguyen Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. VINCENT TAM NGUYEN MD (NPI 1053459644) is an individual family medicine provider in Prairieville, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD200621) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053459644
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VINCENT TAM NGUYENCredential: MD
Location Address17520 OLD JEFFERSON HWY, STE BPrairieville, LA 70769-3929
Mailing Address8490 Picardy Ave, Bldg 200Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3731 · (225) 237-1754 · Fax (225) 237-1722
Fax(225) 677-8983
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateFebruary 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 2014
✔ NPI 1053459644 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD200621
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
17520 OLD JEFFERSON HWY, Prairieville, LA 70769

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1071005LA
Other248568YRBULA · Medicare Ptan
Medicare PIN4K590

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vincent Tam Nguyen Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5193826980
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070724000179
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Vincent Nguyen reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
8585 PICARDY AVENUE
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
5236 VETERANS BLVD
Metairie, LA 70006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
1000 CLEARVIEW PKWY
Metairie, LA 70001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
92 services42 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
33 services21 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
26 services12 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
16 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190065
Location8585 Picardy AveBaton Rouge, LA 70809 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70769 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.13/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.43
Promoting Interoperability81
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Assistant Behavior Analyst
17520 OLD JEFFERSON HWY
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769
Behavior Analyst
17520 OLD JEFFERSON HWY
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769
Family Medicine
17520 OLD JEFFERSON HWY, STE. B
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
17520 OLD JEFFERSON HWY
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769
Family Medicine
17520 OLD JEFFERSON HWY, STE B
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769
Speech-Language Pathologist
17520 OLD JEFFERSON HWY
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769
Speech-Language Pathologist
17520 OLD JEFFERSON HWY
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769
Speech-Language Pathologist
17520 OLD JEFFERSON HWY
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Vincent Nguyen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vincent Nguyen is 1053459644. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 3, 2007.

Where is Vincent Nguyen located?

Vincent Nguyen practices at 17520 Old Jefferson Hwy Ste B, Prairieville, LA 70769. The listed phone number is (225) 673-8983.

What is Vincent Nguyen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Vincent Nguyen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vincent Nguyen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Vincent Nguyen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vincent Nguyen reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Baton Rouge General Physicians, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA), Doctors After Hours LLC (Metairie, LA) and Doctors After Hours Urgent Care & Walk In Clinic Clearview LLC (Metairie, LA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Vincent Nguyen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vincent Nguyen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Vincent Nguyen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Vincent Nguyen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vincent Nguyen is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vincent Nguyen was last updated on September 24, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.