Brandon Son Truong Nguyen, DO
Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT
With over 26 years in pain medicine, Brandon Son Truong Nguyen, DO is a long-established interventional pain medicine specialist in San Francisco. Trained at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University (class of 2000), he has been practicing for over 26 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 740dNPPES updated 2024-04-26 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2000 Van Ness Ave Ste 402, San Francisco, CA 94109-3019
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202342.43/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-41.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better49.79%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+44.7 pts)
49.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.6 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
60
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
82
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
731
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $74k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$171 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Brandon Son Truong Nguyen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University
Board certified · Apr 25, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
26 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Brandon Son Truong Nguyen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brandon Son Truong Nguyen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Francisco required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brandon Son Truong Nguyen
NPI records show Dr. Nguyen as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 567-1219.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Brandon Son Truong Nguyen
Practice Location
2000 Van Ness Ave Ste 402, San Francisco, CA 94109-3019
Mailing Address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
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