Kim To Thien Nguyen, M.D.
Kim To Thien Nguyen is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Chattanooga, TN with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kim to Thien Nguyen, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Chattanooga, TN in group practice. Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (class of 2011), she has been practicing for over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.71/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Federal MIPS score higher than 35% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
605 Glenwood Dr Ste 404, Chattanooga, TN 37404
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.71/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.2%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Tennessee1.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.3%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
342
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
521
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,607
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $965k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$902 received from industry
53 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 Kim to Thien Nguyen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
15 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
7305 Jarnigan Rd Ste 230, Chattanooga, TN 37421-4893
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kim to Thien Nguyen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kim to Thien Nguyen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chattanooga 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 Kim to Thien Nguyen
Dr. Nguyen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chattanooga, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (423) 629-7220.
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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Practice Location
605 Glenwood Dr Ste 404, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Mailing Address
7305 Jarnigan Rd Ste 230, Chattanooga, TN 37421-4893
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