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Optometry

Phuong T. Nguyen, OD

Sees patients in Dorchester, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Phuong T. Nguyen, OD is an optometrist at 415 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125. Phone: (617) 287-8000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Phuong T. Nguyen had 51 Original Medicare patients and 65 services. NPI 1164855698. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 415 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (617) 287‑8000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Uphams Corner Health Committee Inc
  • Optometry school: New England College Of Optometry · graduated 2013 (13 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Phuong T. Nguyen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Phuong T. Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Phuong T. Nguyen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Phuong T. Nguyen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 51 Original Medicare patients and 65 services for Phuong T. Nguyen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Phuong T. Nguyen's NPI number?
1164855698. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Phuong T. Nguyen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients51
Services billed to Medicare65
Different services or procedures5
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients67

Most frequent services

  1. Photography of the retina (92250)36 services
  2. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)17 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure63%
  • Diabetes55%
  • High cholesterol43%
  • Arthritis22%

Practice locations

Addresses where Phuong T. Nguyen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 415 Columbia RdDorchester, MA 02125 (617) 287‑8000
  • 500 Columbia RdDorchester, MA 02125

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Phuong T. Nguyen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Uphams Corner Health Committee Inc25 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Dorchester

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dorchester, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Uphams Corner Health Committee Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolNew England College Of Optometry
Graduation year2013 (13 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164855698
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians