Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vu Hoang, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
11914 ASTORIA BLVD STE 410, Houston, TX 77089
2819229239
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1689968885 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. Hoang 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. Hoang

Dr. Vu Hoang is a cardiovascular disease in Houston, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hoang performed 5,655 Medicare services across 1,679 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hoang received a total of $4,883 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 147 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Hoang 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 12% volume in TX$ $4,883 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,655
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for cardiovascular disease
1,679
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~404 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity2,480$62$188
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month640$37$160
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity493$94$269
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes370$31$130
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)305$93$277
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead289$11$44
Initial hospital admission, high complexity284$137$523
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days277$36$200
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test140$42$100
Echocardiogram, transthoracic66$138$540
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose53$224$288
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect52$350$1,266
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician52$50$184
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment35$15$60
New patient office visit (45-59 min)31$130$424
Critical care, first 30-74 min30$172$574
EKG interpretation and report20$6$22
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow16$132$404
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries11$52$228
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts11$173$678
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.
1.2% high complexity
5.0% medium
93.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,883
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $698/year across 7 years
Top 50% in TX for cardiovascular disease
19
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
$4,883 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$248
2023
$588
2022
$495
2021
$448
2020
$387
2019
$722
2018
$1,994

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$2,159
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$618
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$513
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$236
PFIZER INC.
$235
Amgen Inc.
$186
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$171
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$143
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$133
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$105
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$91
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$65
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$57
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$40
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
ABIOMED
$31
MEDICOMP INC
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 67.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASSURITY · AVEIR · Accent Pacemaker · Advisor Catheter · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Cardiac Monitor · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Daraprim Tablet 25mg · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Ellipse ICD · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FLEXITOUCH · Fortify Assura · Impella · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · PRADAXA · Pacemakers · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RESONATE · Repatha · VIGILANT · Vemlidy · WATCHMAN · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY
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 $86 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
314
Per 100K population
6.6
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE SOUTHEAST
4.7 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. Hoang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), 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. Hoang experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hoang performed 2,480 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Hoang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hoang received a total of $4,883 from 19 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. Hoang's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Houston?
Dr. Hoang's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Hoang) 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 →