Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Yen-Hui Soong, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease · San Juan Capistrano, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Soong 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. Soong
Dr. Yen-Hui Soong is a pulmonary disease specialist in San Juan Capistrano, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Soong performed 3,349 Medicare services across 1,662 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Soong received a total of $15,073 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 472 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. Soong 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in CA
$15,073 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,349
Medicare services
Top 10% in CA for pulmonary disease
1,662
Unique beneficiaries
$109
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,025 | $101 | $246 |
| 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. |
769 | $177 | $647 |
| Additional 30 minutes of critical care This code represents an additional 30 minutes of critical care services provided beyond the initial critical care time period. |
172 | $88 | $284 |
| 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. |
167 | $152 | $365 |
| 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. |
149 | $146 | $441 |
| 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. |
147 | $105 | $272 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
119 | $51 | $142 |
| 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. |
117 | $35 | $146 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
117 | $39 | $109 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
97 | $66 | $167 |
| Prolonged inpatient or observation care, each additional 15 minutes This code is used for prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care services that extend beyond the total time required for the primary evaluation and management service. It covers each additional 15-minute increment of time spent by the provider. |
84 | $26 | $75 |
| 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. |
68 | $23 | $88 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 63 | $186 | $497 |
| Overnight continuous oxygen level test This test measures oxygen levels in the blood continuously overnight using a device attached to the ear or finger. |
54 | $23 | $38 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
35 | $28 | $84 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
35 | $97 | $248 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
32 | $15 | $46 |
| 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. |
22 | $109 | $314 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
20 | $53 | $762 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
19 | $27 | $78 |
| 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. |
16 | $10 | $132 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
11 | $81 | $286 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
11 | $63 | $190 |
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 ↗$15,073
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,153/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for pulmonary disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
472
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
$11,143 (73.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,389 (15.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,540 (10.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,194
2023
$2,437
2022
$1,819
2021
$1,494
2020
$544
2019
$1,845
2018
$2,741
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$2,389
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$592
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$226
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$210
GENZYME CORPORATION
$162
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$96
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$79
United Therapeutics Corporation
$64
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$50
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$40
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$39
Electromed, Inc.
$38
Grifols USA, LLC
$32
Amgen Inc.
$28
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Pulmonx Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 76.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$3,352
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$3,162
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$1,404
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,120
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$925
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$532
Inari Medical, Inc.
$509
GENZYME CORPORATION
$374
United Therapeutics Corporation
$373
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$356
Grifols USA, LLC
$340
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$301
Amgen Inc.
$276
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$173
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$136
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$112
Electromed, Inc.
$112
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$101
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$96
Genentech, Inc.
$88
Insmed, Inc.
$80
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$78
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$69
ABBVIE INC.
$67
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$61
Baxter Healthcare
$61
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$55
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$53
Lilly USA, LLC
$47
AbbVie Inc.
$47
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$46
Pulmonx Corporation
$42
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$40
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Genentech USA, Inc.
$31
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Shire North American Group Inc
$28
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$25
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Phadia US Inc.
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
PFIZER INC.
$23
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Covidien LP
$20
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$20
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$14
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 52.5% 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 (74%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Pulmonary diseases within 10 mi
69
Per 100K population
2.2
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
ALISO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC
6.8 mi
6.8 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. Soong is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Soong experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Soong performed 1,025 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 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. Soong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Soong received a total of $15,073 from 52 companies across 472 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. Soong's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in San Juan Capistrano?
Dr. Soong's average Medicare payment per service is $109. 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. Soong) 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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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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