Cuong V Nguyen, M.D.

Dermatopathology Dermatology

Cuong V Nguyen is a Dermatopathology Dermatology specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, PATHOLOGY

(312) 695-1418Chicago, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Cuong V Nguyen, M.D. has been part of the Chicago medical community since 2013 in group practice. With 13+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Chicago area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.1/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Illinois
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
13+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 2468dNPPES updated 2019-08-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1600, Chicago, IL 60611-2997

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Illinois, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

94.1/100

Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.4%

Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Illinois

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

Medicare Patients

2,015

Unique beneficiaries

Very high volume

Prescription Recipients

153

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

565

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $419k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Cancer
Lower than avg (-1%)20%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 13 years in practice

    Established

DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Taxonomy: 207ND0900X

Virtual Dermatology Care With Cuong V Nguyen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Cuong V Nguyen for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chicago 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 Cuong V Nguyen

NPI records show Dr. Nguyen as active with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 695-1418.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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