Quick answers
- Does Truc H. Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Truc H. 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 Truc H. Nguyen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,386 Original Medicare patients and 4,440 services for Truc H. Nguyen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Truc H. Nguyen's NPI number?
- 1912173980. 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 Truc H. 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 | 1,386 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,440 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)831 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)692 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)465 services
- Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye (68841)431 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)387 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes33%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Truc H. Nguyen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Truc H. 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.
- Southern Ocean Medical CenterManahawkin, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310113
Practice locations
Addresses where Truc H. Nguyen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1206 Route 72 WManahawkin, NJ 08050 (609) 597‑8087
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Truc H. Nguyen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern Shores Eye Center, P.A.6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Manahawkin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Manahawkin, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern Shores Eye Center, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912173980 |
| 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