Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Philip Yuan, M.D.
Optician · Long Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Yuan
Dr. Philip Yuan is an optician specialist in Long Beach, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yuan performed 2,778 Medicare services across 1,919 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yuan received a total of $48,047 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 300 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Yuan 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 29% volume in CA
$48,047 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,778
Medicare services
Top 29% in CA for optician
1,919
Unique beneficiaries
$97
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~139 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 (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. |
962 | $106 | $297 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
523 | $35 | $99 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views with bending An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using 2 to 3 views, including bending positions. |
333 | $35 | $114 |
| 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. |
251 | $72 | $200 |
| 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. |
114 | $127 | $452 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
90 | $46 | $126 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
58 | $149 | $515 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
39 | $96 | $639 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
38 | $156 | $561 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
37 | $10 | $149 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
36 | $41 | $118 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
35 | $555 | $2,869 |
| X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the sacrum and tailbone using at least two different angles to visualize the bones. |
28 | $30 | $79 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 24 | $1,005 | $4,269 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
24 | $29 | $88 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
20 | $109 | $948 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
20 | $33 | $94 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
19 | $173 | $590 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
19 | $76 | $299 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
18 | $389 | $1,362 |
| X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of the middle and lower sections of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
18 | $26 | $94 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure A surgical or diagnostic procedure involving the spine that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning, navigation, or execution. |
17 | $188 | $545 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $152 | $399 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
14 | $72 | $488 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
13 | $578 | $1,978 |
| Release of lower spinal cord or nerves, single segment A surgical procedure to free the lower spinal cord or nerves from surrounding tissue at a single spinal level. |
13 | $510 | $3,365 |
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.
2.9% high complexity
2.6% medium
94.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$48,047
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,864/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
300
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$21,703 (45.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$20,854 (43.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,489 (11.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,737
2023
$8,009
2022
$2,106
2021
$2,040
2020
$12,929
2019
$10,970
2018
$6,255
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
KYOCERA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
$1,600
Stryker Corporation
$1,047
Bioventus LLC
$750
Medtronic, Inc.
$592
Choice Spine, LLC
$417
Globus Medical, Inc.
$416
SPINEART USA INC
$390
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$156
Boston Scientific Corporation
$129
Arthrex, Inc.
$107
XTANT MEDICAL INC
$54
Spineology Inc.
$43
Cerapedics Inc.
$35
Top 3 companies account for 59.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Choice Spine, LLC
$17,406
Globus Medical, Inc.
$3,867
Cerapedics, Inc.
$3,299
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$2,989
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,428
NuVasive, Inc.
$2,327
Stryker Corporation
$1,902
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,613
KYOCERA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
$1,600
SI-BONE, Inc.
$1,506
Bioventus LLC
$1,108
Prosidyan, Inc
$1,000
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$993
Nevro Corp.
$970
Arthrex, Inc.
$728
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$595
Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc.
$447
SPINEART USA INC
$420
Spineology Inc.
$362
Integrity Implants Inc
$344
SI-BONE, INC.
$260
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$199
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$193
Boston Scientific Corporation
$174
Centinel Spine, LLC
$109
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$107
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$102
Ethicon US, LLC
$98
Cerapedics Inc.
$95
Osseus Fusion Systems, LLC
$90
Abbott Laboratories
$86
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$82
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$76
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$70
4WEB, INC.
$67
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
$67
XTANT MEDICAL INC
$54
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$36
Radius Health, Inc.
$35
Xtant Medical Inc
$25
Integrity Implants Inc.
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
Spineart USA Inc
$22
Nexxt Spine LLC
$18
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$15
Horizon Pharma plc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 51.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVL · AERO-LL · AFFIRM · ALIF · AQUAMANTYS(TM) · Arthrex · BLACKHAWK CERVICAL SPACER SYSTEM · Blackhawk · CASCADIA · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CAVUX Cervical Cage · CD HORIZON · CITADEL · CLYDESDALE · CONCORDE · CONDUIT · CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM · COUGAR · Catalyft · DUEXIS · ELEVATE · ELSA · ENDOSKELETON TC NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY · ENNOVATE SPINAL SYSTEM · EXPEDIUM · Excelsius - GPS · Excelsius Robotics System · Excelsius3D Imaging System · FIBERGRAFT · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels · Fibergraft · FlareHawk · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · General - Pain Management · Hedron IA · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT · INDEPENDENCE · INFINITY OCT System · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IVS - AUTOPLEX SYSTEM · IVS - VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION PRODUCTS · IdentiTi · Iliac Screw Fixation · Intracept · JULIET LL LATERAL LUMBAR CAGE · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LCS · MARS 3V/3VL · MASTERGRAFT MATRIX EXT · MONOVISC · MOUNTAINEER · Magellan · Mobi-C · N/A · NAVIGATION · NEXUS-10 MKII · NO_PRODUCT · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · OsteoAMP · Other - Miscellaneous · PERLA C · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · PRODISC C · ProLift Expandable TLIF · RAMPART DUO INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · RESTORE · RIALTO SI FUSION SYSTEM · RISE · RISE-L · Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion System · Rampart Duo Ti Interbody Fusion System · SACRLET AC-T INSTRUMENTATION · SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM · SPINEJACK · STEALTH AUTOGUIDE SYSTEM · STRATAFIX · SYMPHONY · SYNAPSE · SYNFIX · SYNFLATE · SYNJECT · SafeOp · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Spine · StealthStation · Superion Indirect Decompression System · T2 ALTITUDE · Triton · Tymlos · VEO · VEO LATERAL INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · VERTECEM · VIPER · Vimizim · Virage · Vital · ViviGen · XLIF · i-FACTOR Putty · iFuse Implant · neXus
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 →
The majority of payments (45%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for optician in CA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
1,703
Per 100K population
17.3
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
MEMORIALCARE LONG BEACH MEDICAL CENTER
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. Yuan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers, with 20 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. Yuan experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yuan performed 962 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Yuan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yuan received a total of $48,047 from 46 companies across 300 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. Yuan's costs compare to other opticians in Long Beach?
Dr. Yuan's average Medicare payment per service is $97. 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. Yuan) 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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