VI THAO NGUYEN
NPI 1689362188
Optometrist in New Orleans, LA

Active since April 24, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8040 SAINT CHARLES AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118(504) 866-6311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Vi Thao Nguyen NPPES

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

VI THAO NGUYEN (NPI 1689362188) is an individual optometrist in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (1988-934AT) and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689362188
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameVI THAO NGUYEN
Location Address8040 SAINT CHARLES AVENew Orleans, LA 70118-2747
Mailing Address8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9Vienna, VA 22182-2442 · (703) 847-8899
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateApril 24, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2023
NPI 1689362188 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 LA · 1988-934AT
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.
8040 SAINT CHARLES AVE, New Orleans, LA 70118

Accepted 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

Vi Thao Nguyen 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 ID5698138428
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230828001415
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70118 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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 5

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

Optometrist
8040 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118
Optometrist
8040 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
8040 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118
Optometrist
8040 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118
Optometrist
8040 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118

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 Vi Nguyen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vi Nguyen is 1689362188. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 24, 2023.

Where is Vi Nguyen located?

Vi Nguyen practices at 8040 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118. The listed phone number is (504) 866-6311.

What is Vi Nguyen's specialty?

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

Is Vi Nguyen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vi 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 Vi Nguyen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 6 other insurers list Vi 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 Vi Nguyen was last updated on July 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.