Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Truc Le, D.O.
Hospitalist Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Le
Dr. Truc Le is a hospitalist physician in Houston, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Le performed 1,911 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Le received a total of $4,621 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 253 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. Le 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 9% volume in TX
$4,621 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,911
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for hospitalist physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$91
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
792 | $81 | $322 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
435 | $90 | $375 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
247 | $133 | $625 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
109 | $56 | $320 |
| 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. |
83 | $47 | $115 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
65 | $137 | $469 |
| 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. |
40 | $93 | $174 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
25 | $88 | $379 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
21 | $63 | $195 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
17 | $125 | $275 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
17 | $163 | $293 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
17 | $126 | $275 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
15 | $100 | $425 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
14 | $63 | $210 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
14 | $164 | $380 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
5.2% medium
94.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,621
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $660/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for hospitalist physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
253
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
$301
2023
$468
2022
$957
2021
$786
2020
$1,019
2019
$466
2018
$625
Payments by company (2024)
Globus Medical, Inc.
$133
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$45
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
Amgen Inc.
$17
PFIZER INC.
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 71.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$737
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$690
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$433
Amgen Inc.
$432
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$366
Allergan, Inc.
$170
Abbott Laboratories
$166
Lilly USA, LLC
$142
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$140
Novo Nordisk Inc
$133
Globus Medical, Inc.
$133
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$127
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$116
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$78
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$66
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$65
AbbVie Inc.
$61
Horizon Pharma plc
$52
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$41
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$41
PFIZER INC.
$33
Celgene Corporation
$32
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$32
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$29
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
Genentech USA, Inc.
$25
Exact Sciences Corporation
$23
Eisai Inc.
$22
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$21
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
Lundbeck LLC
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 40.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · Austedo XR · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · Cologuard Collection Kit · DUEXIS · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dexilant · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · Excelsius3D Imaging System · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · HETLIOZ · Hetlioz · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LEQVIO · Livalo · NEXLETOL · Natesto · Otezla · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · PYRUKYND · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · Repatha · SOLIQUA · STEGLATRO · SYMBICORT · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Trintellix · UBRELVY · VIIBRYD · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Victoza · XARELTO · XIAFLEX · XIFAXAN · Xofluza
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 →
Geographic Context
Hospitalist physicians in nearby ZIP areas
226
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE
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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. Le is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), with 21 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. Le experienced with nursing facility visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Le performed 792 nursing facility visit, moderate complexity 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. Le receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Le received a total of $4,621 from 40 companies across 253 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. Le's costs compare to other hospitalist physicians in Houston?
Dr. Le's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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 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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