Thuc-Quyen Nguyen, M.D.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry & Neurology

Thuc-Quyen Nguyen is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 497-8000Palo Alto, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Thuc-Quyen Nguyen, M.D. practices as part of a group child & adolescent psychiatry specialist practice in Palo Alto, CA. A University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine graduate since 2014, she brings 12+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 86 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Palo Alto12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 755dNPPES updated 2024-04-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

76.5/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

43

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

28

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

482

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $147k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+29%)63%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
58%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+24%)56%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

ADHD
37%

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-35%)35%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-35%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 28, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Taxonomy: 2084P0804X

Education & Training

University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Thuc-Quyen Nguyen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Thuc-Quyen Nguyen for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Palo Alto 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 Thuc-Quyen Nguyen

Dr. Nguyen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 497-8000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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