Provider Profile
Cathy Nguyen, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nguyen
Cathy Nguyen, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Houston, TX. Cathy trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 2006. Medicare claims data shows Cathy provided 179 services to 173 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 996-8169
- Email not available
Practice Locations
13774 NORTHWEST FWY
Houston, TX 77040
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
179 services · 173 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
70 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
49 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2006 at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Cathy Nguyen?
Cathy Nguyen is an optometrist in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Cathy Nguyen's address?
Cathy Nguyen is listed at 13774 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77040. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Cathy Nguyen?
The number on file is (713) 996-8169. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Cathy Nguyen?
Cathy Nguyen's National Provider Identifier is 1346422805. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Cathy Nguyen train?
Cathy Nguyen attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Cathy Nguyen have?
Cathy Nguyen has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Cathy Nguyen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Cathy Nguyen provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Cathy Nguyen's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Cathy Nguyen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.