Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Cathy He, M.D.
Anesthesiology · 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. He 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. He
Dr. Cathy He is an anesthesiology specialist in Houston, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. He performed 3,575 Medicare services across 2,104 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. He received a total of $12,205 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 211 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. He 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in TX
$12,205 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,575
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for anesthesiology
2,104
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~325 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. |
1,037 | $96 | $338 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
276 | $79 | $804 |
| 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. |
188 | $69 | $233 |
| 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. |
187 | $128 | $510 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
177 | $29 | $118 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
157 | $101 | $982 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments. |
154 | $24 | $111 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
130 | $38 | $150 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
118 | $18 | $96 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
100 | $41 | $327 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 90 | $16 | $88 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
89 | $103 | $1,032 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
86 | $60 | $534 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
85 | $82 | $813 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
80 | $9 | $30 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
67 | $54 | $241 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
67 | $151 | $1,322 |
| Group therapy session A therapeutic session conducted with multiple patients simultaneously. This code covers the provision of therapy services in a group setting. |
67 | $11 | $58 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
65 | $47 | $537 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
41 | $40 | $157 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
39 | $28 | $118 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
29 | $80 | $738 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
29 | $36 | $140 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
28 | $33 | $120 |
| Knee nerve block injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve branch of the knee, performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
26 | $67 | $693 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
24 | $109 | $1,096 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
23 | $31 | $337 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
22 | $67 | $545 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
19 | $27 | $124 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $28 | $102 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 17 | $81 | $269 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
14 | $46 | $200 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $134 | $454 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
13 | $27 | $98 |
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 ↗$12,205
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,744/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for anesthesiology
33
Companies
211
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
$12,205 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$300
2023
$308
2022
$3,872
2021
$1,973
2020
$1,454
2019
$2,584
2018
$1,714
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,099
Nevro Corp.
$2,399
Abbott Laboratories
$2,133
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,183
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$935
Boston Scientific Corporation
$867
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$220
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$187
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$174
Nuvectra Corporation
$146
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$105
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$91
US WorldMeds, LLC
$68
Almatica Pharma LLC
$60
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$52
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$45
PFIZER INC.
$42
Ethicon US, LLC
$37
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$37
Eisai Inc.
$35
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$34
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$32
Flowonix Medical Incorporated
$28
PAINTEQ LLC
$28
Amgen Inc.
$27
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$27
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$20
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Avanos Medical
$18
Bioventus LLC
$17
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$13
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 62.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · Aimovig · Algovita · Axium INS DRG IPG · BELBUCA · CFNS StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · ClosureFast · DUEXIS · Dayvigo · EMGALITY · ETHICON · GELSYN 3 · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERATOR · GRALISE · Horizant · Hymovis · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Intracept · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Lucemyra · Lucemyra/Lofexidine · Movantik · NAPRELAN · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PENNSAID · PRIALT · PROCLAIM · Prialt · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prometra II · Protege Family of SCS IPGs · RELISTOR · RESTORE · REYVOW · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · SYNCHROMED · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Strensiq · Superion · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VECTRIS · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · XTAMPZA · ZTLido
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 anesthesiology in TX.
Equivalent to $341 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
1,065
Per 100K population
22.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
4.1 mi
4.1 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. He is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of TX peers.
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. He experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. He performed 1,037 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. He receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. He received a total of $12,205 from 33 companies across 211 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. He's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Houston?
Dr. He's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. He) 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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