Physician Profile
Thomas X. Nguyen, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nguyen
Thomas X. Nguyen, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in San Diego, CA. Thomas is a 2014 graduate of Howard University College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 3,406 services to 327 patients. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee.
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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
- (858) 278-8031
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3750 CONVOY ST STE 201
San Diego, CA 92111
1900 Garden Rd Ste 120
Monterey, CA 93940
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,406 services · 327 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
122 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
93 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint on side of knee | Procedure | 27446 |
20 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7332 |
3,023 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Thomas X. Nguyen's specialty?
Thomas X. Nguyen is an orthopaedic surgeon in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Thomas X. Nguyen?
Thomas X. Nguyen is listed at 3750 Convoy St Ste 201, San Diego, CA 92111. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Thomas X. Nguyen?
The number on file is (858) 278-8031. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Thomas X. Nguyen?
Thomas X. Nguyen's National Provider Identifier is 1811307069. 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
What is Thomas X. Nguyen's education?
Thomas X. Nguyen attended Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Thomas X. Nguyen have?
Thomas X. Nguyen has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Thomas X. Nguyen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas X. Nguyen performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of knee joint on side of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Thomas X. Nguyen's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas X. 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.