Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Hung Le

Ophthalmology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
6002 ROGERDALE RD STE 150, Houston, TX 77072
7137722020
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1902913825 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 →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Le

Dr. Hung Le is an ophthalmology specialist in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Le performed 2,360 Medicare services across 1,834 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Le received a total of $6,289 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 147 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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 39% volume in TX $6,289 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,360
Medicare services
Top 39% in TX for ophthalmology
1,834
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~124 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
Microfluid analysis of tears 714 $22 $40
Retinal photography (fundus photo) 385 $26 $96
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient 353 $81 $324
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 182 $8 $30
Retinal imaging (OCT scan) 144 $29 $104
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement 119 $31 $109
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 86 $101 $429
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) 82 $26 $94
Visual field test, extended 79 $47 $161
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 66 $95 $328
Cataract surgery with lens implant 56 $427 $1,382
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 30 $78 $290
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 29 $265 $855
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 20 $62 $232
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 15 $607 $1,892
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.
2.4% high complexity
17.3% medium
80.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,289
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $898/year across 7 years
Top 18% in TX for ophthalmology
28
Companies
147
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
$6,289 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$414
2023
$581
2022
$708
2021
$820
2020
$599
2019
$2,613
2018
$555

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$4,372
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$394
ABBVIE INC.
$204
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$198
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$174
Allergan, Inc.
$130
OPTOS, INC.
$119
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$98
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$80
Dompe US, Inc.
$49
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$46
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$42
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$40
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$39
Shire North American Group Inc
$35
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$34
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$33
Glaukos Corporation
$30
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$25
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$23
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$23
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$18
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$15
Thea Pharma Inc.
$14
TissueTech, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$13
RxSight Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 79.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BESIVANCE · CEQUA · CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% · CLARUS · Cequa · Clareon · DEXTENZA · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · EYSUVIS · Flarex · HYDRUS Microstent · IACCESS · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · None Specified · OXERVATE · P200DTx · PanOptix · Prokera · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · STELLARIS · Simbrinza · TRAVATAN Z · TRINTELLIX · TRUMATCH · TYRVAYA · VYZULTA · VisuMax · Wavelight · XELPROS · XIIDRA · iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3
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 $266 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
268
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
ALTUS HOUSTON HOSPITAL, LP
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. Le is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% 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. Le experienced with microfluid analysis of tears?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Le performed 714 microfluid analysis of tears 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 $6,289 from 28 companies across 147 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 ophthalmologists in Houston?
Dr. Le's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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.

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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 →