Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Albert Mu, D.O.

Family Medicine - Adult · Fresno, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7145 N CHESTNUT AVE STE 101, Fresno, CA 93720
5592991178
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1205001559 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Mu from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mu

Dr. Albert Mu is a family medicine - adult specialist in Fresno, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mu performed 141 Medicare services across 135 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mu received a total of $2,473 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 151 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine - adult. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mu is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ 141 Medicare services $2,473 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
141
Medicare services
Bottom 24% in CA for family medicine - adult
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
135
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~8 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
60 $108 $329
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
59 $94 $203
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
22 $2 $34
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,473
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $353/year across 7 years
Top 15% in CA for family medicine - adult
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
151
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,305 (93.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$168 (6.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$73
2023
$30
2022
$36
2021
$169
2020
$96
2019
$1,076
2018
$992

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 80.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$444
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$352
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$220
Amgen Inc.
$179
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$154
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$128
PFIZER INC.
$103
Allergan Inc.
$76
Novo Nordisk Inc
$74
AbbVie, Inc.
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$48
Boston Scientific Corporation
$43
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$42
Lilly USA, LLC
$39
DERMIRA, INC.
$34
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$28
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$26
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$23
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$21
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
Coloplast Corp
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Hologic, LLC
$15
Abbott Laboratories
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · ANORO · Aimovig · Altis · BREO · BYSTOLIC · CHANTIX · Creon · EMGALITY · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FORTEO · FreeStyle Libre · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · INSPIRE · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JANUVIA · LYRICA · MYRBETRIQ · Ozempic · PENNSAID · PRALUENT · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · Prolia · RECORLEV · REXULTI · Respiratoriy Care Undiv · SHINGRIX · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUPERION · SYMBICORT · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · The Vest System Model 105 Home Care · Trintellix · Tymlos · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Victoza · Vyvanse · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Family medicine - adults within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$71,434
Nearest hospital
SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Mu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of CA peers, with 17 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Mu experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mu performed 60 new patient office visit (45-59 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Mu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mu received a total of $2,473 from 34 companies across 151 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Mu's costs compare to other family medicine - adults in Fresno?
Dr. Mu's average Medicare payment per service is $86. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Mu) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →