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DR. PHUONG NGOC NGUYEN O.D.
NPI 1710177977
Optometrist in Capitola, CA

Active since July 25, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1855 41ST AVE STE G11, CAPITOLA, CA 95010(831) 475-6519(831) 475-0754 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Phuong Ngoc Nguyen O.d. NPPES

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

DR. PHUONG NGOC NGUYEN O.D. (NPI 1710177977) is an individual optometrist in Capitola, California, licensed in California (OPT 13294) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Salinas, and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710177977
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PHUONG NGOC NGUYENCredential: O.D.
Location Address1855 41ST AVE STE G11Capitola, CA 95010-2509
Mailing Address670 Northridge Mall # F8Salinas, CA 93906-2014 · (831) 443-5250 · Fax (831) 443-6921
Phone(831) 475-6519
Fax(831) 475-0754
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 10, 2023
✔ NPI 1710177977 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · OPT 13294✔ Licensed in IL · 046.010012
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.
1855 41ST AVE STE G11, Capitola, CA 95010
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1670 Northridge Mall # F8Salinas, CA 93906-2014 · Phone (831) 443-5250 · Fax (831) 443-6921

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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Phuong Ngoc Nguyen O.d. 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 ID8123103694
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170530002642
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 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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
16 services16 patients
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.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95010 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
$141.77 typical visit price
range $62.97 – $186.69
Typical copayment $35.44 (range $15.74 – $46.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.84 typical visit price
range $21.02 – $153.16
Typical copayment $19.46 (range $5.25 – $38.29)
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 Phuong Nguyen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Phuong Nguyen is 1710177977. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2007.

Where is Phuong Nguyen located?

Phuong Nguyen practices at 1855 41st Ave Ste G11, Capitola, CA 95010. The listed phone number is (831) 475-6519.

What is Phuong Nguyen's specialty?

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

Is Phuong Nguyen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Phuong 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 Phuong Nguyen accept?

Health plans from 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 list Phuong 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 Phuong Nguyen was last updated on January 10, 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.