James Hieu Nguyen, M.D.

Neurological Surgery

James Hieu Nguyen is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Burbank, CA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(818) 847-4835Burbank, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

James Hieu Nguyen, M.D. specializes in neurological surgery, serving patients in Burbank, CA in group practice. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2012 and has 14+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 261 Neurological Surgery providers in CASee all Neurological Surgery in Burbank14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 2494dNPPES updated 2019-07-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505-4809

Fax: (818) 847-4842
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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Depression
33%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

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

Anxiety Disorders
31%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Patient Reviews

No patient reviews yet. If you've seen James Hieu Nguyen, your feedback helps other patients.

Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →

Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2012

    University of Virginia School of Medicine

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 2012)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

21311 Madrona Ave Ste 101, Torrance, CA 90503-5970

Differs from practice location

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With James Hieu Nguyen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James Hieu Nguyen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Burbank required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James Hieu Nguyen

Dr. Nguyen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Burbank, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (818) 847-4835.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

Is this your profile?

Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.

Claim Profile

Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.

Related Providers

Neurological Surgery in CA

See all