Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andy Chung, MD

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Corsicana, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
400 HOSPITAL DR STE 100, Corsicana, TX 75110
9036414270
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1164449666 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. Chung 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. Chung

Dr. Andy Chung is a plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician in Corsicana, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chung performed 591 Medicare services across 525 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chung received a total of $4,089 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 170 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician. 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. Chung 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 50% volume in TX$ $4,089 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
591
Medicare services
Top 50% in TX for plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician
525
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~31 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
New patient office visit (30-44 min)93$71$283
Removal of impacted ear wax67$31$187
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes62$47$196
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope61$90$407
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)59$64$192
Exam of ear using a microscope48$19$80
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)44$40$114
New patient office visit (45-59 min)39$123$438
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)34$98$283
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope32$137$559
Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report22$16$96
Removal of impacted ear wax by washing15$14$45
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)15$137$381
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 ↗
$4,089
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $584/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician
13
Companies
170
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
$4,089 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$17
2023
$46
2022
$219
2021
$297
2020
$824
2019
$1,078
2018
$1,607

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,369
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$978
Acclarent, Inc
$794
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$317
Arrinex, Inc.
$219
Aerin Medical Inc.
$142
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$70
Olympus America Inc.
$50
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$46
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$45
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$17
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 76.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire · Acclarent Aera · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · Acclarent Navwire · CIPRODEX · CLARIFIX · Clarifix · ENTELLUS - CYCLONE SINONASAL SUCTION/IRRIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FOCESS SINUSCOPES · ENTELLUS - MINIFESS MAXILLARY SEEKERS · ENTELLUS - XEROGEL NASALEPISTAXIS PACK · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · INSPIRA AIR Balloon Dilation System · INSPIRE · NSE - NASOPORE/ OTOPORE · OTOVEL · Olympus ENT Fiber Scopes · Otovel · PROPEL · SHAVER BLADE · SINUVA · SMR BIPOLAR · SPIROX - LATERA · TYPE A DIEGO ELITE · TruDi · TruDi Navigation System · VIVAER STYLUS · VNS Therapy · VenSure · VivAer
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 $692 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$59,310
Nearest hospital
NAVARRO REGIONAL 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. Chung is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Chung experienced with new patient office visit (30-44 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chung performed 93 new patient office visit (30-44 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. Chung receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chung received a total of $4,089 from 13 companies across 170 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. Chung's costs compare to other plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physicians in Corsicana?
Dr. Chung's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Chung) 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 →