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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Nguyen-Steve D. Vu, MD

Works at hospitals in Orlando, FL · Santa Monica, CA · Torrance, CA · Florida, California

Summary

Dr. Nguyen-Steve D. Vu, MD is a critical care doctor at 2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone: (484) 622-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nguyen-Steve D. Vu had 103 Original Medicare patients and 259 services. NPI 1427133347. 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 Nguyen-Steve D. Vu, 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 Nguyen-Steve D. Vu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nguyen-Steve D. Vu 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 Nguyen-Steve D. Vu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 259 services for Nguyen-Steve D. Vu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nguyen-Steve D. Vu's NPI number?
1427133347. 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 Nguyen-Steve D. Vu, 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 patients103
Services billed to Medicare259
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)111 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)86 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)21 services
  4. Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)11 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%
  • Heart failure75%
  • Chronic kidney disease65%
  • Ischemic heart disease63%
  • Diabetes61%

Hospitals where Nguyen-Steve D. Vu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nguyen-Steve D. Vu 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nguyen-Steve D. Vu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nguyen-Steve D. Vu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Inpatient Specialists of California PC385 clinicians in the group
  • Torrance Health Association Inc299 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Santa Monica

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

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Other clinicians in Inpatient Specialists of California PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427133347
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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