BRUCE CHAU NGUYEN O.D.
NPI 1376839019
Optometrist in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Bruce Nguyen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Nguyen is 1376839019. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2011. The provider is also known as Chau Minh Nguyen.

Q: What is Bruce Nguyen's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Nguyen was last updated on September 1, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since June 21, 2011PECOS Enrolled

9353 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD, STE K2, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 279-6500(858) 225-7174 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 1, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Bruce Chau Nguyen O.d. NPPES

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

BRUCE CHAU NGUYEN O.D. (NPI 1376839019) is an individual optometrist in San Diego, California, licensed in California (14156) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376839019

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameBRUCE CHAU NGUYENCredential: O.D.

Location Address9353 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD, STE K2San Diego, CA 92123-1220

Mailing Address9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste K2San Diego, CA 92123-1220 · (714) 530-4167 · Fax (714) 530-4260

Phone(858) 279-6500

Fax(858) 225-7174

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 21, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 1, 2016

✔ NPI 1376839019 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 CA · 14156

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.

9353 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD, San Diego, CA 92123

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Chau Minh Nguyen

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bruce Chau Nguyen O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Bruce Nguyen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Myopia Care Optometric PC

1.7 mi

Optometrist

10715 TIERRASANTA BLVD STE F
San Diego, CA 92124

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment

NPI 1124894217 (858) 279-6500

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92123 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

$140.22 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$76.87 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

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.

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 Bruce Nguyen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Nguyen is 1376839019. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2011. The provider is also known as Chau Minh Nguyen.

Where is Bruce Nguyen located?

Bruce Nguyen practices at 9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste K2, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 279-6500.

What is Bruce Nguyen's specialty?

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

Is Bruce Nguyen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce Nguyen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Bruce Nguyen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bruce Nguyen reassigns Medicare benefits to Myopia Care Optometric PC (San Diego, CA). The 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 Bruce Nguyen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bruce Nguyen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Bruce 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 Bruce Nguyen was last updated on September 1, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.