Peter Nguyen, M.D., PH.D.

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Peter Nguyen is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Santa Barbara, CA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(805) 682-2775Santa Barbara, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Peter Nguyen, M.D., PH.D. has been part of the Santa Barbara medical community since 2012 in group practice. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 2012 and has 14+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS data).

1 of 884 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Santa Barbara14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 1508dNPPES updated 2022-04-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

204

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Stroke / TIA.

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

Stroke / TIA
75%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

Arthritis
40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Atrial Fibrillation
35%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Ischemic Heart Disease
33%

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

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$242 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to Peter Nguyen's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2012

    Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 6, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 14 years in practice

    Established

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (Class of 2012)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4353

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190144

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Peter Nguyen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Peter Nguyen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Santa Barbara 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 Peter Nguyen

Dr. Nguyen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Barbara, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 682-2775.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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