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Rheumatology

Katherine Nguyen, MD

Works at hospitals in La Mesa, CA · San Diego, CA · Coronado, CA · California

Summary

Katherine Nguyen, MD (Rheumatology) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in La Mesa, CA, San Diego, CA and Coronado, CA. NPI 1356319875. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Katherine Nguyen, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

RheumatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
University Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Regents of the University of CaliforniaGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Katherine Nguyen work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Katherine Nguyen at 4 hospitals: Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Katherine Nguyen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Katherine Nguyen's specialty?
Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty.
Does Katherine Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine Nguyen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Katherine Nguyen offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Katherine Nguyen offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Katherine Nguyen?
(858) 657-7000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Katherine Nguyen's NPI number?
1356319875. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Katherine Nguyen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katherine Nguyen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Katherine Nguyen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Katherine Nguyen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356319875
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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