Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bao Pham, 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. Pham 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. Pham
Dr. Bao Pham is a family medicine specialist in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pham performed 2,029 Medicare services across 1,305 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pham received a total of $10,737 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 651 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. Pham 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 13% volume in TX
$10,737 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,029
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for family medicine
1,305
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~107 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. |
464 | $82 | $175 |
| 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. |
410 | $57 | $125 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
194 | $131 | $240 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
175 | $77 | $150 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
131 | $16 | $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. |
86 | $10 | $44 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
84 | $1 | $15 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
69 | $41 | $65 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
58 | $16 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
54 | $1 | $25 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
46 | $15 | $60 |
| 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. |
32 | $138 | $197 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 30 | $20 | $50 |
| 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. |
30 | $10 | $85 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $85 | $223 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
30 | $31 | $44 |
| 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. |
24 | $50 | $175 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
21 | $3 | $25 |
| 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. |
20 | $167 | $300 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
16 | $47 | $200 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
14 | $5 | $50 |
| 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. |
11 | $167 | $277 |
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 ↗$10,737
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,534/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for family medicine
62
Companies
651
Individual payments
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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
$10,737 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,551
2023
$1,145
2022
$1,404
2021
$1,910
2020
$1,891
2019
$1,335
2018
$1,500
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,149
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,129
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$619
Amgen Inc.
$591
Lilly USA, LLC
$550
PFIZER INC.
$507
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$428
Eisai Inc.
$369
AbbVie Inc.
$362
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$357
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$317
ABBVIE INC.
$306
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$299
Allergan, Inc.
$278
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$277
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$234
Kerecis Limited
$203
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$188
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$181
Abbott Laboratories
$161
Allergan Inc.
$151
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$134
Globus Medical, Inc.
$124
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$121
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$115
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$103
Exact Sciences Corporation
$101
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$94
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$92
Dexcom, Inc.
$80
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$67
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$65
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$61
Genentech USA, Inc.
$57
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$54
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Shire North American Group Inc
$45
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$42
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$41
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Indivior Inc.
$37
EISAI INC.
$35
Orexo US, Inc.
$34
VIVUS, Inc.
$33
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$31
Almatica Pharma LLC
$31
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$30
AbbVie, Inc.
$29
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Mannkind Corporation
$23
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$19
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Nevro Corp.
$17
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$16
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$15
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 27.0% of total 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $529 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,558
Per 100K population
32.7
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST
2.0 mi
2.0 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. Pham is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of TX peers, 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. Pham experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pham performed 464 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. Pham receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pham received a total of $10,737 from 62 companies across 651 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. Pham's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Houston?
Dr. Pham's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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. Pham) 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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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.
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