DR. VY CHI NGUYEN MD
NPI 1184604944
Legal Medicine in Westminster, CA

NPI Status: Active since January 18, 2006

Contact Information

10161 BOLSA AVE
STE C202
WESTMINSTER, CA
ZIP 92683
Phone: (714) 775-2222
Fax: (714) 775-3676

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 52
  • Legal Medicine
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • CLIA Number: 05D0713729
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 08-31-2026

About VY NGUYEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vy Nguyen, a provider established in Westminster, California with a medical specialization in Legal Medicine and more than 52 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1184604944 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 173000000X with license number A48930 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1184604944
Provider Name
DR. VY CHI NGUYEN MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
10161 BOLSA AVE STE C202 WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Location Phone
(714) 775-2222
Location Fax
(714) 775-3676
Mailing Address
10161 BOLSA AVE STE C202 WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Mailing Phone
(714) 775-2222
Mailing Fax
(714) 775-3676
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1974
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-18-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Legal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
173000000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
A48930
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
The specialty areas of medicine concerned with matters of, and relations with, substantive law and legal institutions; such as the conduct of medical examinations at crime scenes, performance of autopsies, giving of expert medical testimony in judicial proceedings, medical treatment of inmates of penal institutions, the practice of trauma medicine in law enforcement settings, and other clinical practice and medical science applications in the fields of law, law enforcement, and corrections.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Vy Nguyen is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Vy Nguyen is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557554904

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20101019000385

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    8 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 35 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Lancets, per box of 100 (HCPCS:A4259)

    7 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 17 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

    1 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 19 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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.

This service was performed 465 times for 112 patients

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
05D0713729
Facility Type
Physician Office
Certificate Effective Date
September 01, 2024
Certificate Expiration Date
August 31, 2026
Laboratory Director
VY C. NGUYEN
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Vy Nguyen to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1184604944, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 8 + 9 + 8 + 24 = 66

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1184604944.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist
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WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
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WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Pharmacist
10161 BOLSA AVE, SUITE 105B
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Internal Medicine
10161 BOLSA AVE, SUITE 101-B
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
10161 BOLSA AVE, STE 105B
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Dentist (General Practice)
10161 BOLSA AVE, SUITE 209-A
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1184604944, enumerated as an "individual" on January 18, 2006.

The provider is located at 10161 BOLSA AVE STE C202 WESTMINSTER, CA 92683 and the phone number is (714) 775-2222.

Legal Medicine with taxonomy code 173000000X.