Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tammy Ho, M.D.
Urology Physician · Irvine, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ho
Dr. Tammy Ho is an urology physician in Irvine, CA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ho performed 6,611 Medicare services across 1,807 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ho received a total of $4,859 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 149 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Ho 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in CA
$4,859 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,611
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for urology physician
1,807
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
3,700 | $5 | $18 |
| 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. |
762 | $2 | $6 |
| 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. |
639 | $104 | $420 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
501 | $10 | $38 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
196 | $21 | $83 |
| 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. |
171 | $132 | $543 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
140 | $75 | $297 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
130 | $216 | $833 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 106 | $82 | $328 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
51 | $67 | $252 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
39 | $147 | $552 |
| Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique A laboratory test that uses a concentration technique to examine cells from a specimen. |
33 | $41 | $158 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
30 | $67 | $260 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
24 | $348 | $1,331 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
22 | $21 | $87 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
14 | $293 | $1,084 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
14 | $348 | $1,292 |
| Radiologist review of bladder and urethra images with contrast A radiologist examines medical images of the urinary bladder and urethra that were taken using contrast dye to enhance visibility. |
14 | $58 | $388 |
| Cystourethrogram An X-ray imaging procedure performed by injecting contrast material through the bladder and urethra to visualize the urinary tract. |
13 | $119 | $441 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
12 | $131 | $530 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
63.9% medium
35.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,859
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $694/year across 7 years
Top 35% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
149
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
$4,678 (96.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$181 (3.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$975
2023
$762
2022
$884
2021
$310
2020
$169
2019
$1,081
2018
$679
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$191
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$156
Tolmar, Inc.
$128
Teleflex LLC
$83
COLOPLAST CORP
$53
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$51
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$51
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$38
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$28
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$28
Endo USA, Inc.
$26
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$26
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$24
Calyxo, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 48.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,403
ABBVIE INC.
$425
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
$389
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$313
Axonics, Inc.
$214
Allergan, Inc.
$174
Coloplast Corp
$168
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$156
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$149
Teleflex LLC
$149
Tolmar, Inc.
$128
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$127
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$110
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$75
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$62
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$56
Allergan Inc.
$53
COLOPLAST CORP
$53
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$49
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$46
AbbVie, Inc.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$38
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$38
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$28
Endo USA, Inc.
$26
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$26
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
AbbVie Inc.
$24
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$24
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$22
PFIZER INC.
$21
Calyxo, Inc.
$21
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$19
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$19
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$17
Top 3 companies account for 45.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · ALTIS · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · ANKTIVA · AVEED · AdVance XP · Axonics · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMCEVI · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · ELIGARD · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · Integra · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEOX · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PREMARIN · REZUM · SPECTRA · TITAN · TLANDO · Titan · UROLIFT · VIRTUE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
169
Per 100K population
5.3
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE
0.0 mi
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. Ho is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ho experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ho performed 3,700 botox injection, per unit 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. Ho receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ho received a total of $4,859 from 39 companies across 149 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. Ho's costs compare to other urology physicians in Irvine?
Dr. Ho's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Ho) 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 →
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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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