Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thuy Le, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Orange, CA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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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. Thuy Le is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Orange, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Le performed 4,792 Medicare services across 2,232 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Le received a total of $20,448 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 608 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in CA
$20,448 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,792
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,232
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~252 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
975 | $12 | $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. |
692 | $107 | $277 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
595 | $21 | $55 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
507 | $23 | $63 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
214 | $70 | $178 |
| 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. |
208 | $65 | $199 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
202 | $45 | $122 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
151 | $53 | $136 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
93 | $29 | $78 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
93 | $90 | $224 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
81 | $60 | $152 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
62 | $102 | $239 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
61 | $170 | $451 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
60 | $95 | $237 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
60 | $74 | $221 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
52 | $59 | $158 |
| 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. |
51 | $143 | $358 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 44 | $417 | $1,050 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
39 | $90 | $219 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
36 | $632 | $1,604 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
36 | $47 | $124 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
36 | $22 | $57 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
36 | $194 | $532 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
33 | $22 | $54 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
33 | $793 | $2,004 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
33 | $790 | $2,030 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
32 | $72 | $188 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
30 | $389 | $1,051 |
| 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. |
30 | $10 | $26 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
29 | $256 | $632 |
| 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. |
29 | $93 | $245 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
22 | $1,743 | $4,400 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $149 | $372 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
19 | $341 | $1,005 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
17 | $93 | $227 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
15 | $125 | $310 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
15 | $6 | $16 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
14 | $389 | $1,077 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
13 | $4,193 | $10,554 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
12 | $256 | $631 |
| 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. |
12 | $158 | $384 |
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.
26.0% high complexity
11.1% medium
62.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,448
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,921/year across 7 years
Top 17% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
608
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
$18,523 (90.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,765 (8.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$161 (0.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,234
2023
$2,077
2022
$4,268
2021
$2,986
2020
$890
2019
$2,162
2018
$4,831
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,722
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$184
Medtronic, Inc.
$157
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$146
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$132
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$123
PFIZER INC.
$111
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$87
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$71
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$65
Boston Scientific Corporation
$54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$54
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$50
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$49
Novo Nordisk Inc
$49
Amgen Inc.
$39
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Philips North America LLC
$26
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 63.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$5,120
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$4,081
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,647
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,185
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,092
PFIZER INC.
$749
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$734
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$627
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$497
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$473
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$451
Medtronic, Inc.
$424
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$324
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$307
Amgen Inc.
$306
AbbVie Inc.
$266
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$194
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$190
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$168
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$161
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$154
AtriCure, Inc.
$150
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$142
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$135
Centrix Inc
$95
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$85
ATRICURE, INC.
$79
CVRx, Inc.
$60
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$51
Novo Nordisk Inc
$49
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$47
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$46
Lilly USA, LLC
$45
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$37
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$28
Inari Medical, Inc.
$28
Philips North America LLC
$26
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$23
ViiV Healthcare Company
$21
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$21
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$17
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 53.1% 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 →
Most payments (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
332
Per 100K population
10.5
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH 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. Le is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% 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. Le experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Le performed 975 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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 $20,448 from 47 companies across 608 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 cardiologists in Orange?
Dr. Le's average Medicare payment per service is $95. 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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