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Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD

(1399 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, fractures (broken bones), elbow problems, and more.

8952 E Desert Cove Avenue Suite 113
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

1-866-974-2673

Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ specializing in sports medicine, adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD is affiliated with Deer Valley Medical Center, Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, The CORE Institute and Honor Health.

Office Locations

18444 N. 25th Avenue Suite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85023

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The CORE Institute

8952 E Desert Cove Avenue Suite 113
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

1-866-974-2673

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Some issues Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“"Thankfully, Dr. Tony Nguyen's got the hands of an angel and did the exact graph that I needed, the exact surgery I needed.”—"Story from The Core Institute: Back in fighting shape", The Arizona Republic, April 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
doctor visit	137
hospital care	38
injections	35
inpatient care	38
musculoskeletal imaging	82
X-rays	82

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	113
hospital care	40
injections	27
inpatient care	40
musculoskeletal imaging	23
X-rays	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	20
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
doctor visit	96
hospital care	28
injections	48
inpatient care	28
musculoskeletal imaging	17
pelvic imaging	13
X-rays	51

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	20
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	132
doctor visit	65
hospital care	26
injections	132
inpatient care	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	36
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	152
doctor visit	80
hospital care	17
injections	152
inpatient care	17
musculoskeletal imaging	13
X-rays	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	19
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	140
doctor visit	118
hospital care	22
injections	140
inpatient care	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	13
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	124
fracture surgery	14
injections	57
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	19
X-rays	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	17
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	128
injections	42
musculoskeletal imaging	30
X-rays	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	11
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	73
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	178
injections	73
joint surgery	32
minimally invasive procedures	32
musculoskeletal imaging	15
open surgery	11
tendon surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	43
X-rays	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	167
injections	68
joint surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
musculoskeletal imaging	20
upper extremity surgery	22
X-rays	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	12
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
doctor visit	180
injections	94

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2023 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
doctor visit	121
injections	53

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD in 2023

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and X-rays.

aspiration	76
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	125
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	28
injections	76
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	27
musculoskeletal imaging	27
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	13
tendon surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	32
X-rays	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD.

**Gender**
Female	81
Male	56

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	112
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	24
85 and over	12
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	70

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He is certified by the Board-Certified and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University

Board Certification: Board-Certified

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Deer Valley Medical Center

Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

The CORE Institute

Honor Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Aetna Medicare, Banner Aetna, HonorHealth Employee Plan, Aetna Commercial, BlueCross BlueShield Alliance and Arizona Complete Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage

Oscar

Aetna Medicare

Banner Aetna

HonorHealth Employee Plan

Aetna Commercial

BlueCross BlueShield Alliance

Arizona Complete Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.68 out of 5 stars based on 1399 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tony Kim Nguyen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$24,986 RIGIDLOOP $15,279	ARTHROSCOPE SHEATH $7,142	VISUALIZATION $579	FMS $387	HEALIX KNOTLESS PEEK $124	Other $1,475
Arthrex, Inc.	$8,636 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $563	KNEE & HIP IMPLANTS SUSPENSORY FIXATION ACL TIGHTROPE $118	SHOULDER IMPLANTS OTHER OTHER $118	$7,837
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.	$5,683 RIGIDLOOP $5,652	FMS $32
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$5,606 VAPR $5,606
ImpactOrtho, Inc.	$3,116 $3,116
Other	$4,036 ICONIX $388	INSPACE $339	Variax $303	MACI $284	Gryphon Orthocord $263	Other $2,459

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$32,581
Food and Beverage	$7,520
Travel and Lodging	$4,964
Education	$4,322
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,500
Other	$177

Biography

Dr. Tony Nguyen is a specialist in orthopedic trauma, adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery, and sports medicine in Phoenix, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Nguyen (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Vietnamese. These areas are among his clinical interests: knee problems, sports health, and shoulder problems. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Deer Valley Medical Center, and The CORE Institute. He is a graduate of George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Nguyen's medical residency was performed at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Aetna Medicare, Aetna, and Oscar.