CUONG V. NGUYEN M.D. – NPI #1669817128
Dermatology

A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Dermatology

CUONG NGUYEN is a dermatologist located in CHICAGO, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669817128 to CUONG NGUYEN on May 09, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ND0900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology, specializing in Dermatopathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Aug 20, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CUONG NGUYEN below.

NPI Profile for
CUONG V. NGUYEN

NPI Number
1669817128
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CUONG V. NGUYEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1600
CHICAGO, IL 60611-2997
Phone: (312) 695-1418 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
2450 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1450
Phone: (612) 273-3000
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207ND0900X
- Dermatology / Dermatopathology (Primary)		 IL 036.149610
207N00000X
- Dermatology		 IL 036.149610

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CUONG NGUYEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      251 E HURON ST
      CHICAGO, IL 60611

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