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Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD

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Specializes in: Radiation Oncology

University of Missouri

Professional interests include: lung issues, gastrointestinal cancer

210 N Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308

1-866-707-6664

Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD is a radiation oncologist in Bakersfield, CA specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from University of Missouri. Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Revere Medical, Dignity Health, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, Mountain Vista Medical Center and Chandler Regional Medical Center Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.

Office Locations

Chandler Regional Medical Center Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

210 N Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308

1-866-707-6664

(661) 746-9197

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Mountain Vista Medical Center

3686 S Rome Street
Gilbert, AZ 85297

(480) 890-7705

(480) 398-8095

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Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

6111 E. Arbor Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85206

(480) 981-1326

(480) 981-1445

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Some issues Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“Still, it appears his advanced prostate cancer -- the VA referred him to 21st Century Oncology of Las Vegas -- has been beaten by nine weeks of daily radiation directed by Dr. Tam Nguyen.”—"Veteran's problems don't stop him from reaching out", Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 2016

“"Cancer doesn't have age limits," said Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, a board-certified radiation oncologist with 21st Century Oncology.”—"Man's 10 years of stomach issues caused by Stage 3 cancer", Las Vegas Review-Journal, June 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

conventional external beam radiation therapy

By Affordability:

external beam radiation therapy

stereotactic body radiation therapy

stereotactic radiosurgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD performed more conventional external beam radiation therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

image guided procedures

In 2012, Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD performed more image guided procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2012 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	144
radiation therapy	283

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2013 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	154
radiation therapy	337

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	17
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2014 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	184
radiation therapy	310

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	12
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2015 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	243
radiation therapy	221

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	50
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2016 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	311
radiation therapy	377

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	15
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	19
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2017 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	366
radiation therapy	465

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	14
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	21
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	498

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	532

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	608

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2021 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	776
image guided procedures	72
radiation therapy	205

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2022 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1076
image guided procedures	99
radiation therapy	732

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	4
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2023 were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	827
image guided procedures	87
radiation therapy	1120

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Bakersfield, CA were radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

doctor visit	476
image guided procedures	86
radiation therapy	450

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	160
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	66
85 and over	9
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	55
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD graduated from University of Missouri. He completed residency at University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certified in Radiation Oncology and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Missouri

Residency: University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certified in Radiation Oncology

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

Revere Medical

Dignity Health

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

Mountain Vista Medical Center

Chandler Regional Medical Center Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tam T. Nguyen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.	$679 Halcyon $679
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$552 SOLIRIS $552
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$534 BRILINTA $202	LYNPARZA $82	Enhertu $60	IMFINZI $48	CALQUENCE $29	Other $113
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$469 TASIGNA $82	TAFINLAR $82	FEMARA $72	MEKINIST $67	TABRECTA $54	Other $112
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$403 KEYTRUDA $231	LYNPARZA $120	WELIREG $52
Other	$5,946 Lenvima $304	JAKAFI $230	Vitrakvi $223	NINLARO $204	SUBSYS $199	Other $4,786

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,980
Travel and Lodging	$538
Education	$65

Biography

Dr. Tam Nguyen is a physician who specializes in radiation oncology. In his practice, Dr. Nguyen focuses on gastrointestinal cancer and lung issues. His professional affiliations include Revere Medical, Dignity Health, and Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers. Unfortunately, according to Dignity Health, Dr. Nguyen is not currently accepting new patients. He studied medicine at the University of Missouri. For his residency, Dr. Nguyen trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona. Dr. Nguyen has received professional recognition including the following: American Chemical Society Fellowship in Nuclear Chemistry; Las Vegas Life Magazine Top Doctor; and Denise Dunning Patient Champion Award by Nevada Cancer Control Summit. He offers interpreting services for his patients.