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VU NGUYEN
NPI 1972657971
Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since January 23, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
3550 TERRACE ST, ROOM 683, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 648-9670 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Vu Nguyen NPPES

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

VU NGUYEN (NPI 1972657971) is an individual surgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD419486) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System, and is a graduate of University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972657971
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameVU NGUYEN
Location Address3550 TERRACE ST, ROOM 683Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2500
Mailing Address200 Lothrop St, Suite 9055 Forbes TowerPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
Phone(412) 648-9670
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 2021
✔ NPI 1972657971 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD419486
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
3550 TERRACE ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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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

Vu 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 ID8224122247
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070921000390
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 office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
16 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390114
Location300 Halket StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

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.

RAEANN KOZINKO
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3550 TERRACE ST, SCAIFE HALL A1305
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2808
SHWETABH TARUN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3550 TERRACE ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-9891
MELANIE RENEE WELTMAN PHARMD
Pharmacist
3550 TERRACE ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 495-8840
DR. VIJAY S GORANTLA MD, PHD
Surgery
3550 TERRACE ST, SUITE 670 SCAIFE HALL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-9677
DR. ROBERT H BORETSKY MD
Specialist
3550 TERRACE ST, A1305 SCAIFE HALL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2808
RYAN TAYLOR MARSHALL MITCHELL MD
Plastic Surgery
3550 TERRACE ST, SCAIFE HALL STE 6B
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-3087
DR. RAJ RAMANAN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
3550 TERRACE ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 627-2765
MURALI MADHAV KOVVUR
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3550 TERRACE ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 648-9040

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 Vu Nguyen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vu Nguyen is 1972657971. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2007.

Where is Vu Nguyen located?

Vu Nguyen practices at 3550 Terrace St Room 683, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 648-9670.

What is Vu Nguyen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Vu Nguyen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vu 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.

Is Vu Nguyen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vu Nguyen is affiliated with Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vu Nguyen was last updated on April 6, 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.