Linh My Thi Nguyen, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Linh My Thi Nguyen is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Houston, TX with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Linh My Thi Nguyen, MD practices as part of a group hospice and palliative medicine specialist practice in Houston, TX. Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (class of 2006), she has been practicing for over 20 years. An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limi...
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 22% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1176dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5656 Kelley St, Houston, TX 77026-1967
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better57.94%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+52.8 pts)
57.94% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.3%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
15
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
29
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
107
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile 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.
$16 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Linh My Thi Nguyen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 6, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
6431 Fannin St Msb 5.111, Houston, TX 77030-1501
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Linh My Thi Nguyen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Linh My Thi Nguyen for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Houston 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 Linh My Thi Nguyen
NPI records show Dr. Nguyen as active with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 873-2010.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Linh My Thi Nguyen
Practice Location
5656 Kelley St, Houston, TX 77026-1967
Mailing Address
6431 Fannin St Msb 5.111, Houston, TX 77030-1501
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