Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vinh Luu, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
8340 COLLIER BLVD STE 202, Naples, FL 34114
2393484221
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1194715607 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Luu

Dr. Vinh Luu is a cardiovascular disease in Naples, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Luu performed 5,762 Medicare services across 4,442 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Luu received a total of $3,285 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 111 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. Luu is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 17% volume in FL$ $3,285 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,762
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for cardiovascular disease
4,442
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~288 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,333$88$297
Echocardiogram, transthoracic997$51$225
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity673$65$210
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead509$10$81
Initial hospital admission, high complexity330$133$570
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity247$42$118
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician238$11$51
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect231$57$248
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician212$16$78
New patient office visit (45-59 min)163$119$461
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)110$66$202
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report105$86$347
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function104$2$14
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers101$14$65
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes78$11$36
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat63$86$412
Cardiac catheterization60$252$1,127
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)48$125$530
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system44$53$161
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity38$102$388
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)29$104$345
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity26$99$300
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional12$21$82
Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist11$322$1,411
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.
22.7% high complexity
13.6% medium
63.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,285
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $469/year across 7 years
Top 50% in FL for cardiovascular disease
22
Companies
111
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
$3,285 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$461
2023
$201
2022
$795
2021
$305
2020
$251
2019
$653
2018
$619

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,118
Abbott Laboratories
$359
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$299
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$176
Boston Scientific Corporation
$146
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$131
Kaneka Pharma America LLC
$126
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
CVRx, Inc.
$119
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$115
Novo Nordisk Inc
$113
Philips North America LLC
$95
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
PFIZER INC.
$54
Amgen Inc.
$47
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$40
BIOTRONIK INC.
$38
ABIOMED
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$27
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 54.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5091) Amb Mon & Diag Und · (CM9) Amb Mon & Diag Und · Barostim Neo System · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · INVOKANA · Impella · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MOUNJARO · Mitra Clip system · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PREVNAR 20 · Repatha · STEGLATRO · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · VERQUVO · Vascular Closure Device · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $57 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
43
Per 100K population
11.1
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
WILLOUGH AT NAPLES, THE
11.7 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Luu is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Luu experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Luu performed 1,333 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. Luu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Luu received a total of $3,285 from 22 companies across 111 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. Luu's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Naples?
Dr. Luu's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Luu) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →