Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alex Su, MD
Family Medicine · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Su 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. Su
Dr. Alex Su is a family medicine specialist in Houston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Su performed 5,520 Medicare services across 4,432 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Su received a total of $22,697 from 82 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1290 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. Su 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 3% volume in TX
$22,697 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,520
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for family medicine
4,432
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~276 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 (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. |
788 | $91 | $292 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
707 | $10 | $31 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
544 | $13 | $40 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
456 | $10 | $25 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
403 | $8 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
402 | $130 | $298 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
314 | $16 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
204 | $31 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
201 | $71 | $122 |
| 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. |
181 | $66 | $206 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
141 | $29 | $60 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
92 | $9 | $20 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 77 | $18 | $40 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
74 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
73 | $5 | $11 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
71 | $19 | $40 |
| 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. |
64 | $10 | $32 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
53 | $14 | $39 |
| Annual depression screening | 47 | $19 | $43 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
45 | $12 | $40 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
42 | $167 | $376 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
40 | $2 | $5 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
37 | $31 | $50 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
35 | $39 | $90 |
| 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. |
34 | $11 | $34 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
31 | $44 | $128 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
31 | $166 | $467 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
28 | $13 | $28 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
27 | $8 | $23 |
| Iron level test | 27 | $6 | $25 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
27 | $12 | $26 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
27 | $4 | $13 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
27 | $167 | $377 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
24 | $24 | $78 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
23 | $281 | $450 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
22 | $15 | $60 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
22 | $25 | $52 |
| Additional vaccine administration This code covers the administration of each additional vaccine given during the same encounter. It is billed alongside the primary vaccine administration code. |
22 | $10 | $29 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
18 | $1 | $19 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
13 | $8 | $15 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
13 | $40 | $83 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
13 | $131 | $228 |
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 ↗$22,697
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,242/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for family medicine
82
Companies
1,290
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
$20,037 (88.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,590 (11.4%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$53 (0.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,189
2023
$3,960
2022
$3,223
2021
$4,520
2020
$2,175
2019
$2,597
2018
$3,032
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,010
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,298
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,730
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,363
PFIZER INC.
$1,156
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$944
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$934
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$886
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$747
AbbVie Inc.
$735
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$698
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$689
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$605
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$423
ABBVIE INC.
$406
Corium, LLC
$401
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$397
Amgen Inc.
$372
Abbott Laboratories
$276
Allergan, Inc.
$263
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$252
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$247
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$230
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$217
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$201
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$198
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$184
Medtronic, Inc.
$171
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$159
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$154
Inari Medical, Inc.
$136
Corcept Therapeutics
$133
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$128
AbbVie, Inc.
$119
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$113
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$103
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$97
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
ABIOMED
$81
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$63
Axonics, Inc.
$61
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$60
Allergan Inc.
$57
Baxter Healthcare
$53
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$52
Acclarent, Inc
$51
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$49
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$47
Boston Scientific Corporation
$42
Dexcom, Inc.
$41
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
Radius Health, Inc.
$37
Exact Sciences Corporation
$35
Bolton Medical Inc
$35
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$33
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$31
DEXCOM, INC.
$31
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$31
Genentech USA, Inc.
$30
Eisai Inc.
$29
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$25
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$24
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$24
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$21
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$18
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$17
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$17
Seqirus USA Inc
$17
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$16
Zyla Life Sciences
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
OptiNose US, Inc.
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$14
Optinose US, Inc.
$13
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$11
Eli Lilly and Company
$10
Top 3 companies account for 31.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $411 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,738
Per 100K population
36.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Su is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of TX peers, with 20 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. Su experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Su performed 788 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. Su receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Su received a total of $22,697 from 82 companies across 1,290 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. Su's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Houston?
Dr. Su's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Su) 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 →
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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.
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