Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Tri Le, MD

Family Medicine · Coldspring, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
21 ALPINE ST, Coldspring, TX 77331
9366472227
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1205848033 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. Le 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 →
Are you Dr. Le? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Le

Dr. Tri Le is a family medicine specialist in Coldspring, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Le performed 3,509 Medicare services across 1,587 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Le received a total of $1,375 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 74 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Le 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in TX $1,375 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,509
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for family medicine
1,587
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~185 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 (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.
728 $55 $170
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection
This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered.
364 $0 $25
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
330 $9 $45
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
283 $0 $25
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.
277 $82 $300
Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg
An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg.
172 $0 $25
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
169 $8 $11
Influenza virus detection test
A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation.
153 $16 $60
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes.
121 $74 $125
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
118 $125 $320
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
95 $8 $60
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
93 $3 $10
COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection
A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen.
92 $50 $150
Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg
An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg.
66 $3 $25
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
54 $29 $30
Annual depression screening 52 $18 $30
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent
A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection.
51 $76 $200
Strep A rapid test
A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation.
50 $16 $30
Lincomycin antibiotic injection
An injection of lincomycin hydrochloride, an antibiotic medication, administered in a dose of up to 300 mg.
43 $8 $81
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
29 $59 $320
Home health plan of care re-certification
A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present.
26 $31 $120
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 23 $5 $25
Stool test for hidden blood (FIT)
A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method.
17 $16 $35
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.
16 $28 $180
Lung volume test using sensors
A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors.
16 $39 $133
Pulmonary gas exchange test
A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases.
16 $41 $172
Inhaled albuterol and ipratropium bromide via DME
Administration of FDA-approved albuterol and ipratropium bromide medication through durable medical equipment.
16 $0 $1
Transitional care management, high complexity
Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem.
14 $201 $500
Home health plan of care certification
Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians.
14 $38 $150
Nitric oxide gas level test
A test that measures the level of nitric oxide gas in the body.
11 $14 $54
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 ↗
$1,375
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $196/year across 7 years
Top 32% in TX for family medicine
15
Companies
74
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
$1,170 (85.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$205 (14.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$455
2023
$230
2022
$168
2021
$247
2020
$75
2019
$141
2018
$57

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$278
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$249
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$223
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$138
PFIZER INC.
$131
ITI, Inc.
$59
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$56
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$43
Dexcom, Inc.
$37
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
$34
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$33
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$28
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 54.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · APTIOM · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CAPLYTA · CHANTIX · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · JARDIANCE · LONHALA MAGNAIR · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · ORALAIR · PREMARIN · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Veozah · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Yupelri · Zilretta
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 (85%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $39 per 100 Medicare services performed
Looking for a family medicine specialist in Coldspring?
Compare family medicine physicians in the Coldspring area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse family medicine physicians nearby

Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
157.2
County median income
$59,526
Nearest hospital
HUNTSVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
20.8 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Le is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

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. Le experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Le performed 728 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Le receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Le received a total of $1,375 from 15 companies across 74 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. Le's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Coldspring?
Dr. Le's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Le) 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.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

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 →