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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Randy Luo, MD, MBA

Orthopedic Surgery · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7401 MAIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
7137992300
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1477845386 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. Luo 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. Luo

Dr. Randy Luo is an orthopedic surgery in Houston, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Luo performed 1,862 Medicare services across 1,343 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Luo received a total of $13,576 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 65 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic 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. Luo 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 34% volume in TX$ $13,576 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,862
Medicare services
Top 34% in TX for orthopedic surgery
1,343
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~133 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)307$93$338
Betamethasone steroid injection284$5$15
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views247$29$109
Injection into tendon or ligament146$41$181
New patient office visit (45-59 min)125$118$510
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views124$31$120
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)115$68$233
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views63$26$96
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint61$38$185
Application of elbow to finger cast61$66$267
Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass56$18$64
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views55$30$110
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope48$346$1,663
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint29$41$175
New patient office visit (30-44 min)24$75$334
Incision of tendon covering of finger21$196$1,721
Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve21$458$1,882
Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers17$404$2,623
Injection of carpal tunnel16$77$342
Application of shoulder to hand cast15$80$297
Cast supplies, long arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass15$27$96
Transfer of tendon to back of hand with graft12$722$2,689
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 ↗
$13,576
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,939/year across 7 years
Top 28% in TX for orthopedic surgery
16
Companies
65
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
$7,255 (53.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,320 (46.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$938
2023
$131
2022
$332
2021
$3,070
2020
$1,115
2019
$2,484
2018
$5,506

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medinc of Texas
$4,228
Skeletal Dynamics Inc
$3,027
AXOGEN
$2,540
ACUMED LLC
$805
Skeletal Dynamics LLC
$720
Arthrex, Inc.
$708
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$551
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$190
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$188
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$168
Ensemble Orthopedics, Inc
$143
Stryker Corporation
$99
Ethicon US, LLC
$98
ERMI Inc.
$80
Bioventus LLC
$19
ERMI LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 72.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acu-Loc Wrist Plating System · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CellerateRx · Ensemble CMC · Exogen · FREEDOM WRIST · Geminus · Mega Soft · STRATAFIX · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VARIAX
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 (53%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $729 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
309
Per 100K population
6.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Luo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Luo experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Luo performed 307 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. Luo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Luo received a total of $13,576 from 16 companies across 65 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. Luo's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Houston?
Dr. Luo'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. Luo) 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 →