Quick answers
- Does Hieu J. Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hieu J. 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 Hieu J. Nguyen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 845 Original Medicare patients and 1,141 services for Hieu J. Nguyen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hieu J. Nguyen's NPI number?
- 1194710061. 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 Hieu J. 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 patients | 845 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,141 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)554 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)148 services
- Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin (93793)72 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)60 services
- Ultrasound of heart, follow-up (93308)43 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Atrial fibrillation41%
- Heart failure39%
Hospitals where Hieu J. Nguyen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hieu J. Nguyen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Alomere HealthAlexandria, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240030
- CentraCare - BensonBenson, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241365
- CentraCare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240036
- Centracare- Rice Memorial HospitalWillmar, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240088
- St Gabriels HospitalLittle Falls, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241370
Practice locations
Addresses where Hieu J. Nguyen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 15; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1200 6th Ave NSaint Cloud, MN 56303
- 1200 6th Ave NSt Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 252‑5131
- 1200 6th Ave N, Centracare Clic River CampusSaint Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 252‑5131
- 1200 6th N AveSaint Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 252‑5131
- 1406 6th Ave NSt Cloud, MN 56303
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hieu J. Nguyen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CentraCare Clinic791 clinicians in the group
- Astera Health107 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Minnesota →
Other cardiologists in Saint Cloud
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Cloud, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CentraCare Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194710061 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians