Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Neil Tran, MD
Endocrinology · Mission Viejo, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tran
Dr. Neil Tran is an endocrinology specialist in Mission Viejo, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tran performed 6,174 Medicare services across 1,720 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tran received a total of $33,443 from 67 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 885 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tran 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 14% volume in CA
$33,443 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,174
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for endocrinology
1,720
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 3,540 | $17 | $32 |
| 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. |
830 | $100 | $345 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
307 | $8 | $13 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
206 | $16 | $48 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
198 | $9 | $34 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
172 | $9 | $32 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
143 | $93 | $325 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
126 | $8 | $24 |
| 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. |
115 | $12 | $39 |
| 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. |
101 | $63 | $245 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
70 | $7 | $572 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
69 | $10 | $32 |
| 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. |
66 | $129 | $447 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
37 | $6 | $39 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
37 | $5 | $18 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
29 | $40 | $104 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
26 | $116 | $384 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
24 | $13 | $43 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
22 | $29 | $85 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
21 | $44 | $109 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
21 | $17 | $60 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
14 | $59 | $194 |
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.
0.2% high complexity
63.1% medium
36.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$33,443
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,778/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
67
Companies
885
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$17,216 (51.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,227 (48.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,569
2023
$3,840
2022
$1,527
2021
$2,625
2020
$1,753
2019
$13,467
2018
$7,662
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$335
Lilly USA, LLC
$273
Novo Nordisk Inc
$230
Amgen Inc.
$221
Insulet Corporation
$191
ABBVIE INC.
$187
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$124
Embecta Corp.
$100
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$91
Corcept Therapeutics
$91
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$67
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$67
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Dexcom, Inc.
$50
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Radius Health, Inc.
$48
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$41
Mannkind Corporation
$39
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$37
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35
CeQur Corporation
$34
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$34
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Alvogen Inc
$17
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 32.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie, Inc.
$6,551
AbbVie Inc.
$4,842
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$4,746
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.
$2,232
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,970
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,716
Amgen Inc.
$1,491
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,111
ABBVIE INC.
$1,107
Abbott Laboratories
$982
Insulet Corporation
$847
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$722
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$529
Radius Health, Inc.
$464
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$439
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$275
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$264
Corcept Therapeutics
$217
Dexcom, Inc.
$155
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$144
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$130
Embecta Corp.
$129
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$125
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$124
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$119
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$118
Mannkind Corporation
$108
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$93
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$88
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$79
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$79
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$65
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$62
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
Eisai Inc.
$61
MannKind Corporation
$59
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$59
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
CeQur Corporation
$56
Shire North American Group Inc
$54
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$52
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$51
Medtronic, Inc.
$46
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$41
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$37
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$35
EISAI INC.
$33
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Alvogen Inc
$30
Tolmar, Inc.
$30
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$27
PFIZER INC.
$26
LifeScan, Inc.
$23
Valeritas, Inc.
$22
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
DEXCOM, INC.
$19
Senseonics, Incorporated
$18
ASCEND Therapeutics US, LLC
$18
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$17
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Strongbridge US INC.
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (52%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in endocrinology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for endocrinology in CA.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
91
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL
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. Tran is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 10% of CA peers, 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. Tran experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tran performed 3,540 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Tran receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tran received a total of $33,443 from 67 companies across 885 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. Tran's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Mission Viejo?
Dr. Tran's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Tran) 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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