Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thien Vo, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
6700 W 9TH AVE, Amarillo, TX 79106
8063580200
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1023278603 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. Vo

Dr. Thien Vo is a pulmonary disease in Amarillo, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vo performed 2,198 Medicare services across 1,318 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vo received a total of $1,337 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 28 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. Vo 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 16% volume in TX$ $1,337 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,198
Medicare services
Top 16% in TX for pulmonary disease
1,318
Unique beneficiaries
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~129 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
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity666$92$558
Critical care, first 30-74 min520$166$1,059
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)206$97$178
Initial hospital admission, high complexity112$135$354
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout103$34$118
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases100$43$148
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity99$59$389
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration79$29$151
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)67$65$947
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access59$11$100
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope27$109$431
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes23$10$86
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume22$21$164
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity20$101$299
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope19$49$889
New patient office visit (45-59 min)19$125$280
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin18$34$164
Incision of windpipe for insertion of breathing tube (older than 2 years)14$234$1,235
Test for exercise-induced lung stress14$26$101
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes11$14$21
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.
3.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
96.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,337
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $267/year across 5 years
Bottom 45% in TX for pulmonary disease
16
Companies
28
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
$1,337 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$151
2023
$297
2022
$389
2019
$153
2018
$347

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$308
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$292
GENZYME CORPORATION
$131
ABIOMED
$119
Genentech USA, Inc.
$96
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$85
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$83
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$79
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$28
Insmed, Inc.
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$20
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 54.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANDEXXA · ANORO · Arikayce · CRESEMBA · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENTRESTO · EkoSonic · Esbriet · FASENRA · Hillrom - Vest System Model 105 Home Care · Impella · LifeVest · SYMBICORT · TEFLARO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TandemLife · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · ZENPEP
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 $61 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pulmonary Diseases within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Vo is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Vo experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vo performed 666 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. Vo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vo received a total of $1,337 from 16 companies across 28 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. Vo's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Amarillo?
Dr. Vo's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Vo) 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 →