Peter Tuan Nguyen, M.D.
Peter Tuan Nguyen is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Houston, TX with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Peter Tuan Nguyen, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 23+ years, working in group practice. A Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine graduate since 2003, he brings 23+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 88.97/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6560 Fannin St Ste 2206, Houston, TX 77030-2726
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202388.97/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.1%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
437
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
246
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,779
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $423k
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.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ 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 (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$329 received from industry
7 transactions 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 Peter Tuan Nguyen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
23 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Peter Tuan Nguyen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Peter Tuan Nguyen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — 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 Peter Tuan 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) 790-4615.
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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Contact Peter Tuan Nguyen
Practice Location
6560 Fannin St Ste 2206, Houston, TX 77030-2726
Mailing Address
6560 Fannin St Ste 2206, Houston, TX 77030-2726
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