Tuan Duc Nguyen, M.D.
Tuan Duc Nguyen, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Marrero, LA. A Tulane University School of Medicine graduate since 2011, he brings 15+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2972dNPPES updated 2018-03-17 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.84%
Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Louisiana0.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.6%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.8 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
99
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
501
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,592
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $268k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
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 Diabetes.
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 (+4%) — 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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$150 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Tuan Duc Nguyen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Tulane University School of Medicine
15 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Tuan Duc Nguyen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tuan Duc Nguyen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Marrero 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 Tuan Duc Nguyen
Dr. Nguyen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Marrero, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (504) 371-9355.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tuan Duc Nguyen
Practice Location
4225 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072-4324
Mailing Address
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
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