Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jeffrey Van Eps, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
6550 FANNIN ST STE 2307, Houston, TX 77030
7134864600
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1457671612 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. Van Eps 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. Van Eps

Dr. Jeffrey Van Eps is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Houston, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Van Eps performed 164 Medicare services across 136 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Van Eps received a total of $6,779 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 74 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in colon & rectal surgery. 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. Van Eps 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.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ 164 Medicare services $6,779 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
164
Medicare services
Bottom 26% in TX for colon & rectal surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
136
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~11 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
Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 46 $89 $365
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 40 $63 $223
Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope 19 $87 $300
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 17 $129 $379
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 15 $33 $139
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 14 $105 $317
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 13 $114 $1,556
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 ↗
$6,779
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $968/year across 7 years
Top 35% in TX for colon & rectal surgery
27
Companies
74
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
$3,391 (50.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,838 (41.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$550 (8.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$797
2023
$670
2022
$360
2021
$890
2020
$1,250
2019
$1,978
2018
$833

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$3,771
Medtronic, Inc.
$695
THD America, Inc.
$413
Baxter Healthcare
$294
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$244
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$202
Davol Inc.
$140
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$122
Ethicon US, LLC
$114
TELA Bio, Inc.
$108
ConvaTec Inc.
$105
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$93
Covidien LP
$74
Innovation Technologies Inc
$70
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$68
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$40
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
ACELL, INC.
$26
Trevena, Inc.
$23
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$20
Axonics, Inc.
$20
Baudax Bio Inc.
$19
Alcresta Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$14
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 72.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANJESO · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · Axonics · CERVIDIL · CLENPIQ · CODMAN CERTAS · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · EOHILIA · Exparel · GATTEX · HemoSphere · Irrisept · OMNIGRAFT · Olinvyk · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · PERCLOT · RELIZORB · SEGLENTIS · SEPRAFILM · SIGNIA · SONICISION · SURGIMEND · SUTAB · Signia · TISSEEL · Ultomiris · VOWST · XIFAXAN
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 (50%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $4,133 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Colon & rectal surgerists within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Van Eps is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Van Eps experienced with diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Van Eps performed 46 diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 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. Van Eps receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Van Eps received a total of $6,779 from 27 companies across 74 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. Van Eps's costs compare to other colon & rectal surgerists in Houston?
Dr. Van Eps's average Medicare payment per service is $85. 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. Van Eps) 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 →