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

Active since January 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 05D0713729 · Waiver
10161 BOLSA AVE, STE C202, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683(714) 775-2222(714) 775-3676 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Vy Chi Nguyen Md NPPES

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

DR. VY CHI NGUYEN MD (NPI 1184604944) is an individual legal medicine provider in Westminster, California, licensed in California (A48930) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026, and is a graduate of Other (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184604944
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy173000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VY CHI NGUYENCredential: MD
Location Address10161 BOLSA AVE, STE C202Westminster, CA 92683-6768
Mailing Address10161 Bolsa Ave, Ste C202Westminster, CA 92683-6775 · (714) 775-2222 · Fax (714) 775-3676
Phone(714) 775-2222
Fax(714) 775-3676
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1184604944 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyLegal MedicineOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code173000000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A48930
Definition
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.
10161 BOLSA AVE, Westminster, CA 92683
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vy Chi 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 ID1557554904
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101019000385
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 05D0713729

Vy Chi Nguyen MD · Westminster, CA
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number05D0713729
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorVy C. Nguyen
Laboratory Phone(714) 775-2222
Laboratory LocationVy Chi Nguyen MD10161 Bolsa Ave Ste C202-203, Westminster, CA 92683
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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 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.
462 services113 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
22 services22 patients

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers18 claims35 services$3.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers17 claims17 services$0.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier18 claims19 services$12.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

ANH NHU NGUYEN
Pharmacist
10161 BOLSA AVE, SUITE 105B
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Orange County (714) 531-7000
MAICO PHARMACY INC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
10161 BOLSA AVE, STE 105B
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Orange County (714) 531-7000
TUNG THANH THAI
Internal Medicine
10161 BOLSA AVE, SUITE 101-B
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Orange County (714) 531-4100
GIANG TUNG TRAN
Dentist (General Practice)
10161 BOLSA AVE, SUITE 209-A
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Orange County (714) 839-7979
DR. THAO THANH TRAN LUU DDS
Dentist
10161 BOLSA AVE, STE #209A
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Orange County (714) 839-5976
FRANCOIS PHONG BUI MD INC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
10161 BOLSA AVE, 208B
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
Orange County (714) 839-8712

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 Vy Nguyen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vy Nguyen is 1184604944. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2006.

Where is Vy Nguyen located?

Vy Nguyen practices at 10161 Bolsa Ave Ste C202, Westminster, CA 92683. The listed phone number is (714) 775-2222.

What is Vy Nguyen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Legal Medicine with taxonomy code 173000000X.

Is Vy Nguyen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vy 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.

Does Vy Nguyen hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D0713729) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vy Nguyen was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.