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Hematology/Oncology

Vinh Linh B. Nguyen, MD

Works at hospitals in Bakersfield, CA · Delano, CA · Tehachapi, CA … · California

Summary

Dr. Vinh Linh B. Nguyen, MD is a hematologist-oncologist at 4500 Morning Dr, Suite 105, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Phone: (661) 491-5060. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Vinh Linh B. Nguyen had 543 Original Medicare patients and 668,937 services. NPI 1285603639. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Vinh Linh B. 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 Vinh Linh B. Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vinh Linh B. 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 Vinh Linh B. Nguyen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 543 Original Medicare patients and 668,937 services for Vinh Linh B. Nguyen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Vinh Linh B. Nguyen's NPI number?
1285603639. 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 Vinh Linh B. 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 patients543
Services billed to Medicare668,937
Different services or procedures104
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, nivolumab, 1 mg (J9299)113,860 services
  2. Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)56,400 services
  3. Injection, carfilzomib, 1 mg (J9047)48,972 services
  4. Injection, daratumumab, 10 mg (J9145)48,320 services
  5. Injection, paclitaxel protein-bound particles, 1 mg (J9264)39,150 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%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)46%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%

Hospitals where Vinh Linh B. Nguyen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vinh Linh B. 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.

  • Adventist Health BakersfieldBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050455
  • Adventist Health DelanoDelano, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050608
  • Adventist Health Tehachapi ValleyTehachapi, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051301
  • Kern Valley Healthcare DistrictLake Isabella, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051314
  • Mercy HospitalBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050295

Practice locations

Addresses where Vinh Linh B. Nguyen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other hematologist-oncologists in Bakersfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285603639
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians