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DR. CHI PETER NGUYEN OD
NPI 1215458633
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since July 06, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1533 N SHEPHERD DR STE 120, HOUSTON, TX 77008(832) 975-7020(832) 975-7021 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2021, Jul 6, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Chi Peter Nguyen Od NPPES

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

DR. CHI PETER NGUYEN OD (NPI 1215458633) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (9231T) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215458633
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHI PETER NGUYENCredential: OD
Location Address1533 N SHEPHERD DR STE 120Houston, TX 77008-4180
Mailing Address3703 Telephone RdHouston, TX 77023-5701
Phone(832) 975-7020
Fax(832) 975-7021
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2021
✔ NPI 1215458633 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 9231T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1533 N SHEPHERD DR STE 120, Houston, TX 77008
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13703 Telephone RdHouston, TX 77023-5701 · Phone (832) 660-7176

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Chi Peter Nguyen Od 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 ID5597193714
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200320001873
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77008 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

JENNIFER VUONG O.D.
Optometrist
1533 N SHEPHERD DR STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (832) 975-7020
SIGHT STUDIO, PLLC
Optometrist
1533 N SHEPHERD DR STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (832) 660-7176

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 Chi Nguyen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chi Nguyen is 1215458633. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2017.

Where is Chi Nguyen located?

Chi Nguyen practices at 1533 N Shepherd Dr Ste 120, Houston, TX 77008. The listed phone number is (832) 975-7020.

What is Chi Nguyen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Chi Nguyen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chi 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.

What insurance does Chi Nguyen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Chi 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chi Nguyen was last updated on May 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.