Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lam Le, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Merced, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Le 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. Le
Dr. Lam Le is a physician assistant in Merced, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Le performed 5,245 Medicare services across 3,156 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Le received a total of $6,198 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 346 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Le 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$6,198 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,245
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for physician assistant
3,156
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~477 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 precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
1,288 | $5 | $17 |
| 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. |
1,093 | $59 | $217 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
616 | $34 | $165 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
411 | $77 | $293 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
324 | $119 | $418 |
| 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. |
309 | $65 | $265 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
272 | $31 | $176 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
212 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
162 | $85 | $306 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
121 | $59 | $268 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs. |
76 | $89 | $363 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface. The procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
42 | $104 | $367 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
42 | $10 | $34 |
| 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. |
39 | $102 | $392 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface of the skin. The procedure is performed on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
33 | $104 | $405 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
32 | $37 | $141 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
31 | $95 | $619 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
27 | $60 | $250 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
25 | $306 | $1,088 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
24 | $96 | $334 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
22 | $224 | $780 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
16 | $38 | $135 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
16 | $339 | $1,192 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The excised tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters in diameter. |
12 | $74 | $494 |
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 ↗$6,198
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,550/year across 4 years
Top 5% in CA for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
346
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
$6,098 (98.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$100 (1.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,732
2023
$1,378
2022
$1,180
2021
$908
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$599
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$388
Lilly USA, LLC
$287
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$280
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$212
Incyte Corporation
$190
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$168
PFIZER INC.
$163
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$149
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$138
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$50
UCB, Inc.
$43
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$27
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$22
Biofrontera Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 46.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$841
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$769
Lilly USA, LLC
$684
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$494
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$483
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$338
Incyte Corporation
$334
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$328
PFIZER INC.
$326
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$262
AbbVie Inc.
$247
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$212
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$204
LEO Pharma Inc.
$95
UCB, Inc.
$86
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$71
Journey Medical Corporation
$59
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$57
Amgen Inc.
$45
GENZYME CORPORATION
$45
Allergan, Inc.
$38
EPI Health, LLC
$34
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$34
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$25
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$22
Almirall LLC
$18
Biofrontera Inc.
$17
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$16
Organogenesis Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AMELUZ · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · BLU-U · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Enbrel · HUMIRA · IDACIO · ILUMYA · JUBLIA · LIBTAYO · LITFULO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Odomzo · Otezla · Puraply · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · VTAMA · Winlevi · XTRAC · Zoryve
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for physician assistant in CA.
Geographic Context
Physician assistants within 10 mi
52
Per 100K population
18.2
County median income
$65,044
Nearest hospital
MERCY 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. Le is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Le experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Le performed 1,288 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Le receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Le received a total of $6,198 from 29 companies across 346 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. Le's costs compare to other physician assistants in Merced?
Dr. Le's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Le) 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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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.
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