Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Fenghua Fu, DDS

Dentist - General Practice · La Puente, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
13704 AMAR RD, La Puente, CA 91746
6269173088
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1093845398 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Fu

Dr. Fenghua Fu is a dentist - general practice in La Puente, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fu performed 902 Medicare services across 413 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fu received a total of $119 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dentist - general practice. 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. Fu 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 13% volume in CA $119 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
902
Medicare services
Top 13% in CA for dentist - general practice
413
Unique beneficiaries
$306
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~47 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
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
97 $48 $73
Venipuncture for blood collection
A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis.
81 $91 $186
Stem cell collection for transplantation
This procedure involves gathering stem cells from a donor or patient to be used in a future transplant. The collected cells are processed and stored for later medical use.
69 $35 $108
Dental X-ray, less than full mouth
An X-ray image of the teeth that covers fewer than all the teeth in the mouth.
49 $33 $65
Cheek bone defect repair with repositioning
Surgical incision and repair of a bony defect in the cheek bone, involving the repositioning of the bony segment.
47 $1,100 $3,094
Flap graft creation
A surgical procedure to create a flap graft for transfer to areas such as the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet.
44 $384 $1,464
Mouth growth removal with simple repair
This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the mouth followed by a simple repair of the area.
44 $127 $497
Nasal or cheekbone repair with bone graft
Surgical repair of a broken or damaged nasal or cheekbone using a bone graft to restore structure.
41 $1,534 $3,954
Removal of foreign material from skin, tissue, muscle, and bone at open broken and/or dislocated bone
This procedure involves the surgical removal of foreign objects from the skin, tissue, muscle, and bone in cases of open fractures or dislocated bones.
36 $287 $1,200
X-ray of facial bones, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test that produces one or two images of the bones in the face.
33 $26 $51
Surface bone biopsy
A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the surface of a bone for laboratory examination.
32 $57 $218
Custom oral surgical splint preparation
A dental procedure involving the impression and custom fabrication of a splint used during oral surgery.
31 $561 $1,280
Mouth laceration repair, complex
Surgical repair of a cut or tear in the mouth that is larger than 2.5 centimeters.
27 $139 $492
Simple repair of face, ear, eyelid, nose, lip, or mouth wound, 2.6-5.0 cm
A simple surgical repair of a surface wound on the face, ear, eyelid, nose, lip, or mouth that measures between 2.6 and 5.0 centimeters.
26 $52 $194
Partial removal of upper jaw bone
A surgical procedure involving the incision or partial removal of the upper jaw bone.
26 $418 $1,943
Mouth biopsy
A small sample of tissue is removed from the mouth for laboratory examination to check for disease or abnormalities.
26 $78 $331
X-ray of lower jaw, 1-4 views
An X-ray imaging test that produces 1 to 4 images of a portion of the lower jaw to visualize the bone structure.
24 $32 $61
Incision of nasal sinus through nose
A surgical procedure to make an incision into a nasal sinus through the nose.
23 $200 $836
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.
23 $78 $119
Incision or partial removal of lower jaw bone
A surgical procedure involving an incision or partial removal of the lower jaw bone.
21 $440 $1,888
Dental X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of a tooth or teeth taken from a single angle to examine dental structures.
21 $10 $25
Removal of jaw bone growth or cyst through mouth
A surgical procedure to remove a growth or cyst from the upper jaw bone. The procedure is performed through the mouth rather than through an external incision.
18 $431 $1,704
Full mouth dental X-ray
An imaging test that captures X-ray pictures of all the teeth in the mouth to examine dental structures.
14 $42 $92
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 14 $184 $330
Permanent prosthesis to close mouth opening
A permanent prosthetic device is prepared to close the mouth opening. This procedure involves the fabrication and fitting of the prosthesis.
13 $1,438 $2,668
Custom lower jaw bone prosthesis preparation
This procedure involves taking an impression and customizing a prosthetic device for the lower jaw bone.
11 $1,327 $2,789
Custom impression and preparation for palatal prosthesis
This procedure involves taking a custom impression and preparing a device to enlarge the roof of the mouth.
11 $1,227 $2,641
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.
7.6% high complexity
6.4% medium
85.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$119
Total received (2023-2023)
Bottom 37% in CA for dentist - general practice
1
Company
1
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
$119 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$119

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dentsply Sirona Inc
$119
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Implant Dentistry
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

General dentists within 10 mi
4,380
Per 100K population
44.5
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GREATER EL MONTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
3.8 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 2023
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. Fu is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Fu experienced with office visit, established patient (10-19 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fu performed 97 office visit, established patient (10-19 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. Fu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fu received a total of $119 from 1 company across 1 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. Fu's costs compare to other general dentists in La Puente?
Dr. Fu's average Medicare payment per service is $306. 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. Fu) 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 →