LEIGH ECHOLS NGUYEN M.D.
NPI 1720009095
Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, CA

Active since July 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5971 VENICE BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034(323) 857-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 7, 2024, Jul 17, 2023, Jan 18, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Leigh Echols Nguyen M.d. NPPES

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

LEIGH ECHOLS NGUYEN M.D. (NPI 1720009095) is an individual internal medicine provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (C185788) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720009095
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameLEIGH ECHOLS NGUYENCredential: M.D.
Location Address5971 VENICE BLVDLos Angeles, CA 90034-1713
Mailing Address5971 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034-1713 · (323) 857-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1720009095 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C185788✔ Licensed in TX · M1266
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License M1266 (TX)
5971 VENICE BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90034

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid173890802TX
Other8R1956TX · Bcbs
OtherP00281858TX · Rr Medicare
Medicaid173890801TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Leigh Echols Nguyen M.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 ID4880639913
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240214003486
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Leigh Nguyen reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Health Maintenance Organization
6041 CADILLAC AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90034
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
2973 W 7TH ST
Fort Worth, TX 76107
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,167 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 90034 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

Internal Medicine
5971 VENICE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
Pharmacist
5971 VENICE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
Pharmacist
5971 VENICE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
Speech-Language Pathologist
5971 VENICE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
Internal Medicine
5971 VENICE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
Pediatrics
5971 VENICE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
Pediatrics
5971 VENICE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
Dermatology
5971 VENICE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034

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 Leigh Nguyen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leigh Nguyen is 1720009095. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2006.

Where is Leigh Nguyen located?

Leigh Nguyen practices at 5971 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034. The listed phone number is (323) 857-2000.

What is Leigh Nguyen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Leigh Nguyen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leigh 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Leigh Nguyen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leigh Nguyen reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Los Angeles, CA) and Healthtexas Provider Network (Fort Worth, TX). Each 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 Leigh Nguyen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leigh Nguyen was last updated on May 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.