Charles Nguyen-Thanh Le, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Charles Nguyen-Thanh Le is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(619) 521-6812San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Charles Nguyen-Thanh Le, M.D. has been part of the San Diego medical community since 2008 in independent practice. A Saint Louis University School of Medicine graduate since 2006, he brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 53% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 563 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in San Diego20+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 2193dNPPES updated 2020-05-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4440 Euclid Ave Suite a, San Diego, CA 92115-4522

Fax: (619) 521-6802
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.56%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

0.56% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

78.2%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

335

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

705

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

13,269

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.95M

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+37%)67%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+26%)60%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+18%)40%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+4%)36%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.1k received from industry

94 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Charles Nguyen-Thanh Le's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2006

    Saint Louis University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · May 21, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190008

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Charles Nguyen-Thanh Le

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Charles Nguyen-Thanh Le for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to San Diego 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 Charles Nguyen-Thanh Le

Dr. Le is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 521-6812.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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