Dr. Tuong Nguyen Vu

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Tuong Nguyen Vu, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Santa Cruz, California. He attended and graduated from Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Dominican Hospital, Keck Hospital Of Usc, Lac+Usc Medical Center. Dr. Tuong Nguyen Vu also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Dignity Health Medical Foundation. Dr. Tuong Nguyen Vu accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (831) 425-1906 to request Dr. Tuong Nguyen Vu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 700 Frederick St
Ste 203
Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2239

Phone 1: (831) 425-1906

Fax: (831) 425-1922
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Tuong Nguyen Vu
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6406959709
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 21 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Tuong Nguyen Vu attended and graduated from Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1598721235
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, April 21, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 21, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Tuong Nguyen Vu

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Tuong Nguyen Vu has been primarily specialized in Critical Care Medicine for over 21 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Dignity Health Medical Foundation


Practice Locations

700 Frederick St
Ste 203
Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2239

Phone: (831) 425-1906
Fax: (831) 425-1922
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, July 21, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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