Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Steven Xue, D.D.S

Dentist - General Practice · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
9888 BELLAIRE BLVD STE 120, Houston, TX 77036
7137739971
Registered in NPPES since 2007
NPI: 1083839278 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Xue

Dr. Steven Xue is a dentist - general practice in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Xue performed 434 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Xue received a total of $19,090 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 78 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Xue is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 46% volume in TX $19,090 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
434
Medicare services
Top 46% in TX for dentist - general practice
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$322
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
41 $31 $241
Flap graft creation
A surgical procedure to create a flap graft for transfer to areas such as the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet.
35 $379 $1,464
Mouth growth removal with simple repair
This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the mouth followed by a simple repair of the area.
34 $115 $482
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
32 $44 $73
Stem cell collection for transplantation
This procedure involves gathering stem cells from a donor or patient to be used in a future transplant. The collected cells are processed and stored for later medical use.
31 $34 $108
3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing
A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data.
27 $59 $128
Venipuncture for blood collection
A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis.
27 $79 $186
X-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth
An X-ray imaging procedure that captures images of the lower jaw, upper jaw, and teeth.
24 $13 $34
Simple repair of small facial wound
A minor surgical procedure to close a small cut or wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or less in length.
21 $44 $187
Nasal or cheekbone repair with bone graft
Surgical repair of a broken or damaged nasal or cheekbone using a bone graft to restore structure.
20 $1,366 $3,954
Lower jaw bone repair with bone graft
A surgical procedure to repair the lower jawbone by adding bone graft material to support healing or reconstruction.
19 $3,160 $7,062
X-ray of lower jaw, minimum of 4 views
An X-ray imaging procedure of the lower jaw that captures at least four different views to visualize the bone structure.
19 $31 $70
Cheek bone defect repair with repositioning
Surgical incision and repair of a bony defect in the cheek bone, involving the repositioning of the bony segment.
17 $788 $3,094
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.
17 $72 $119
Deep bone biopsy
A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from deep within a bone for laboratory examination.
16 $141 $676
Custom oral surgical splint preparation
A dental procedure involving the impression and custom fabrication of a splint used during oral surgery.
15 $421 $1,226
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
14 $16 $69
Facial bone X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the facial bones using at least three different angles to visualize the bone structure.
13 $35 $71
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 12 $164 $330
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
7.1% high complexity
13.1% medium
79.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$19,090
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,727/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for dentist - general practice
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
78
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$61
2023
$227
2022
$1,256
2021
$444
2020
$2,937
2019
$13,783
2018
$383

Payments by company (2024)

ZIMVIE INC.
$49
Kuraray America Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
DentalEZ Alabama, Inc.
$11,616
DentalEZ, Inc.
$2,688
SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS INC.
$1,500
Dentsply Sirona Inc
$1,106
BIOLASE, INC.
$533
Straumann USA LLC
$473
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$321
Henry Schein, Inc.
$146
Carestream Dental, LLC
$133
Meisinger USA, LLC
$125
Nobel Biocare USA
$96
ZIMVIE INC.
$92
Keystone Dental Inc.
$78
Align Technology, Inc.
$58
Kulzer, LLC
$41
Dental Imaging Technologies Corp.
$35
VOCO America Inc.
$23
Geistlich Pharma, North America, Inc.
$14
Kuraray America Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 82.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
2638 · Aeras 500 Elite LubeFree · Aquasil · Bio-Materials · CELTRA Duo · CEREC · CUSTOM DIRECT · Cercon · DentalEZ · Epic · Imaging · Implant Dentistry · Invisalign · Lab Plaster · NOBELACTIVE · Neobiotech Implant System · Prosthetic Dentistry · Quick Up · TAPERED SCREW-VENT · TSX Implants · Tapered Screw · VENUS PEARL PLT REFILL A1 · Waterlase iPlus · WaveOne · fiber optic and Aeras 500 Swivel fiber optic · iLase
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

General dentists in nearby ZIP areas
1,876
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WEST OAKS HOSPITAL
1.5 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Xue is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Xue experienced with ct scan of face, without contrast?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Xue performed 41 ct scan of face, without contrast services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Xue receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Xue received a total of $19,090 from 19 companies across 78 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Xue's costs compare to other general dentists in Houston?
Dr. Xue's average Medicare payment per service is $322. 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. Xue) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →