Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Peter Youn, M.D.

Optician · Los Gatos, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
15195 NATIONAL AVE STE 206, Los Gatos, CA 95032
4088848077
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1285669762 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. Youn

Dr. Peter Youn is an optician specialist in Los Gatos, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Youn performed 1,375 Medicare services across 1,263 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Youn received a total of $1,245 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Youn 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 46% volume in CA $1,245 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,375
Medicare services
Top 46% in CA for optician
1,263
Unique beneficiaries
$112
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~72 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
Destruction of large bowel polyp via endoscope
Removal of a polyp or growth in the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The procedure is performed through the endoscope to destroy the tissue.
207 $255 $750
Colon polyp removal with endoscope and cautery
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera. Electrical cautery is used to stop bleeding during the removal.
206 $39 $530
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
201 $15 $471
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.
194 $109 $262
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.
167 $128 $390
Anoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the anus using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope to look inside.
122 $108 $248
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
114 $67 $596
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 52 $202 $487
Small bowel biopsy using endoscope
A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the small intestine using an endoscope for laboratory examination.
51 $144 $701
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.
37 $166 $348
Endoscopic control of bleeding in large intestine
A flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the large intestine to locate and stop bleeding.
13 $70 $607
Small bowel endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure using an endoscope to examine the small intestine.
11 $134 $665
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 2023 ↗
$1,245
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $207/year across 6 years
Top 46% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
49
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
$1,245 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$45
2022
$85
2021
$232
2020
$268
2019
$335
2018
$281

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$26
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$705
ACELL, INC.
$121
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
Ethicon US, LLC
$114
Mallinckrodt LLC
$65
Reprise Biomedical, Inc.
$26
DAVOL INC.
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$12
Top 3 companies account for 76.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Amitiza · CLENPIQ · ENSEAL Product Family · EXPAREL · Echelon Flex · Echelon Powered Circular · HARMONIC Product Family · MOTOFEN · Miro3D · OFIRMEV · PHASIX · RESOLUTION CLIP · SECURESTRAP · SUPREP · SUPREP BOWEL PREP · SUTAB · VISTASEAL
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

Opticians within 10 mi
407
Per 100K population
21.4
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
HAZEL HAWKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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 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. Youn is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Youn experienced with destruction of large bowel polyp via endoscope?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Youn performed 207 destruction of large bowel polyp via endoscope 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. Youn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Youn received a total of $1,245 from 11 companies across 49 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. Youn's costs compare to other opticians in Los Gatos?
Dr. Youn's average Medicare payment per service is $112. 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. Youn) 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 →