Dr. Thomas Nguyen, M.D.
Dr. Thomas Nguyen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Diego, California. A Medicare provider since 2014, Dr. Nguyen has performed 81 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#61 in California) and 16 hip replacements, for a combined total of 97 procedures.
In California, Dr. Nguyen performs above average in knee (81 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (16 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Nguyen's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 84% of reported Medicare volume.
San Diego is home to 26 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the San Diego area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Nguyen first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Nguyen's 81 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Nguyen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
San Diego, CA 92111
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Nguyen
How does Dr. Nguyen's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Nguyen has performed 97 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Nguyen ranks #115 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Nguyen perform?
Dr. Nguyen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (81 cases) and hip replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Nguyen in San Diego?
Yes. There are 26 orthopedic surgeons in San Diego in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all California surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Nguyen represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Nguyen's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 97 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Nguyen perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Nguyen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (81 cases), hip replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nguyen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Uci Health-Orange, Chapman Global Medical Center.
How does Dr. Nguyen compare to other orthopedic surgeons in San Diego?
Among the 26 orthopedic surgeons in San Diego, Dr. Nguyen ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in San Diego has 227 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Nguyen practices?
Uci Health-Orange (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Chapman Global Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in San Diego, California
Dr. Nguyen's 97 Medicare procedures are below the San Diego average of 115. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in San Diego.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Scott Ball | 227 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Francis Gonzales | 161 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Fabi | 104 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daljeet Sagoo | 81 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Allsing | 69 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Jankiewicz | 64 | Hip, Knee |
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