Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Kung, M.D.

Rheumatology · Cedar Park, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1401 MEDICAL PKWY STE 220, Cedar Park, TX 78613
5122601581
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1134474653 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. Kung 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. Kung

Dr. David Kung is a rheumatology in Cedar Park, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kung performed 8,092 Medicare services across 1,296 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kung received a total of $5,643 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 335 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Kung 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 39% volume in TX$ $5,643 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,092
Medicare services
Top 39% in TX for rheumatology
1,296
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~622 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
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)5,460$18$33
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)475$84$238
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel279$10$47
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential250$8$35
C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker)239$5$24
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)226$1$6
Sed rate test (inflammation marker)218$3$8
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle215$55$165
New patient office visit (45-59 min)119$114$295
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less105$96$310
Vitamin D level test89$29$76
Phosphate level test80$5$22
Magnesium level test66$7$30
Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg65$6$73
Measurement of antibody for assessment of autoimmune disorder, any method37$16$50
Joint injection, major joint32$54$164
Measurement of dna antibody, native or double stranded26$13$38
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)24$49$168
Tuberculosis test, gamma interferon21$56$174
Rheumatoid factor level19$6$17
Measurement of antibody for rheumatoid arthritis assessment18$12$37
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint16$35$108
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less13$45$145
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.
0.2% high complexity
75.6% medium
24.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,643
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $806/year across 7 years
Top 43% in TX for rheumatology
26
Companies
335
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
$5,303 (94.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$340 (6.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$283
2023
$674
2022
$584
2021
$664
2020
$348
2019
$1,644
2018
$1,446

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$970
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$778
ABBVIE INC.
$667
AbbVie, Inc.
$585
UCB, Inc.
$511
Genentech USA, Inc.
$309
AbbVie Inc.
$295
PFIZER INC.
$259
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$212
GENZYME CORPORATION
$176
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$131
Celgene Corporation
$104
Radius Health, Inc.
$98
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$80
Lilly USA, LLC
$71
Horizon Pharma plc
$68
Abbott Laboratories
$64
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$64
Sobi, Inc
$42
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$35
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Vertiflex, Inc.
$14
Mallinckrodt LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Actemra · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUEXIS · EVENITY · Enbrel · Entyvio · FORTEO · HUMIRA · Humira · IDACIO · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LYRICA · OFEV · ORENCIA · Otezla · Otrexup · PENNSAID · PROCLAIM · Penta SCS Leads · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · RAYOS · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SCS leads · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · Superion ISS · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tavneos · Tymlos · XELJANZ
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $70 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Rheumatologys within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
4.3
County median income
$108,309
Nearest hospital
CEDAR PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Kung is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Kung experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kung performed 5,460 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Kung receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kung received a total of $5,643 from 26 companies across 335 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. Kung's costs compare to other rheumatologys in Cedar Park?
Dr. Kung's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Kung) 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 →