Quick answers
- Does Richard Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard 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 Richard Nguyen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 259 Original Medicare patients and 292 services for Richard Nguyen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Nguyen's NPI number?
- 1881937506. 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 Richard 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 patients | 259 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 292 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)49 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)45 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)26 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)14 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)13 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Richard Nguyen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard 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.
- John Muir Medical Center - Concord CampusConcord, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050496
- John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut Creek, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050180
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Nguyen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 460 N Wiget Ln, Suite AWalnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 378‑4949
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Nguyen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cep America - Anesthesia PC849 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Walnut Creek
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walnut Creek, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cep America - Anesthesia PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881937506 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians