Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Judy Huang, MD

Pulmonary Disease · Palo Alto, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
795 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto, CA 94301
6508532232
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1861504003 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Huang 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. Huang

Dr. Judy Huang is a pulmonary disease specialist in Palo Alto, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Huang performed 1,835 Medicare services across 1,391 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Huang received a total of $713 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 24 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary 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. Huang 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 $713 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,835
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for pulmonary disease
1,391
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~97 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.
425 $120 $364
Pulmonary gas exchange test
A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases.
227 $58 $257
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.
209 $164 $489
Lung volume test using sensors
A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors.
169 $56 $256
Expiratory airflow and volume test
A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume.
156 $28 $177
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.
138 $108 $365
Spirometry test before and after medication
A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication.
97 $37 $290
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.
74 $146 $554
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
66 $188 $957
Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production
A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production.
62 $9 $91
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.
43 $84 $247
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 34 $197 $697
Pneumonia vaccine administration
This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider.
28 $35 $35
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
26 $120 $478
Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent
A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria.
25 $131 $146
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
23 $38 $65
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent
A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection.
20 $76 $90
Oxygen level test using ear or finger device
A test that measures the oxygen level in the blood using a device attached to the ear or finger. The measurement is taken multiple times.
13 $4 $22
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 ↗
$713
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $143/year across 5 years
Bottom 43% in CA for pulmonary disease
6
Companies
24
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
$657 (92.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$57 (7.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$383
2023
$95
2021
$23
2019
$140
2018
$72

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$292
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$46
Philips North America LLC
$30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Top 3 companies account for 95.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$369
Insmed, Inc.
$163
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$61
Genentech USA, Inc.
$57
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$34
Philips North America LLC
$30
Top 3 companies account for 83.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · AIRSUPRA · Arikayce · Esbriet · NUCALA · OFEV · TRELEGY ELLIPTA
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 (92%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Pulmonary diseases within 10 mi
93
Per 100K population
4.9
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
STANFORD HEALTH CARE
2.1 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. Huang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), 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. Huang experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Huang performed 425 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. Huang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Huang received a total of $713 from 6 companies across 24 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. Huang's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Palo Alto?
Dr. Huang'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. Huang) 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 →