Duy Cao Nguyen, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Duy Cao Nguyen is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Duy Cao Nguyen, M.D. specializes in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), serving patients in San Antonio, TX in independent practice. He has been practicing since 2010 — over 16 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer. CMS MIPS quality score: 86.04/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 67% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1607dNPPES updated 2021-12-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
8300 Floyd Curl Dr Fl 3, San Antonio, TX 78229-3931
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas.
MIPS Score
202386.04/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
74
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — 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 (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$649 received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Duy Cao Nguyen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 28, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Mailing address
622 Leopard Holw, San Antonio, TX 78251-4017
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Duy Cao Nguyen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Duy Cao Nguyen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to San Antonio 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 Duy Cao Nguyen
Dr. Nguyen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 450-0999.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Duy Cao Nguyen
Practice Location
8300 Floyd Curl Dr Fl 3, San Antonio, TX 78229-3931
Mailing Address
622 Leopard Holw, San Antonio, TX 78251-4017
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