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Ophthalmology

Christine V. Nguyen, MD

Sees patients in Fountain Valley, CA · Westminster, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Christine V. Nguyen, MD is an ophthalmologist at 18111 Brookhurst St, Suite 6400, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Phone: (714) 963-1444. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christine V. Nguyen had 728 Original Medicare patients and 3,369 services. NPI 1780017897. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 18111 Brookhurst St, Suite 6400, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (714) 963‑1444
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group
  • Medical school: Georgetown University School Of Medicine · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christine V. 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 Christine V. Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine V. 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 Christine V. Nguyen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 728 Original Medicare patients and 3,369 services for Christine V. Nguyen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christine V. Nguyen's NPI number?
1780017897. 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 Christine V. 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 patients728
Services billed to Medicare3,369
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,395 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)361 services
  3. Photography of the retina (92250)324 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)318 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)182 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%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group119 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Fountain Valley

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

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Other clinicians in Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorgetown University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780017897
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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