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Optometry

Bao Kim Nguyen, OD

Sees patients in Boston, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Bao Kim Nguyen, OD is an optometrist at 175 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 523-7006. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Bao Kim Nguyen had 66 Original Medicare patients and 161 services. NPI 1619045929. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 175 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114 · Directions
  • Phone: (617) 523‑7006
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Jeffrey Kublin Od PC
  • Optometry school: New England College Of Optometry · graduated 2005 (21 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Bao Kim 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 Bao Kim Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bao Kim 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 Bao Kim Nguyen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 66 Original Medicare patients and 161 services for Bao Kim Nguyen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Bao Kim Nguyen's NPI number?
1619045929. 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 Bao Kim 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 patients66
Services billed to Medicare161
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Photography of the retina (92250)59 services
  2. Exam of visual field with intermediate testing (92082)57 services
  3. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)30 services
  4. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)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 cholesterol61%
  • High blood pressure59%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Osteoporosis29%
  • Depression17%
  • Anxiety17%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Jeffrey Kublin Od PC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Boston

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

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Other clinicians in Jeffrey Kublin Od PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolNew England College Of Optometry
Graduation year2005 (21 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619045929
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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