Quick answers
- Does Vince T. Nguyen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vince T. 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 Vince T. Nguyen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 858 Original Medicare patients and 4,555 services for Vince T. Nguyen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vince T. Nguyen's NPI number?
- 1952506511. 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 Vince T. 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 | 858 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,555 |
| Different services or procedures | 64 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)1,048 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)725 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)450 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)348 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)333 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%
- Ischemic heart disease67%
- Arthritis55%
- Atrial fibrillation52%
- Heart failure50%
Hospitals where Vince T. Nguyen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vince T. 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.
- HCA Houston Healthcare Clear LakeWebster, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450617
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake HospitalNassau Bay, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450709
Practice locations
Addresses where Vince T. Nguyen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2020 Nasa PkwyHouston, TX 77058
- 2200 Nasa Rd OneHouston, TX 77058 (281) 333‑9200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vince T. Nguyen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Raj K Bhalla MD PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other cardiac surgeons in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Raj K Bhalla MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952506511 |
| 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