Medicare Enrolled
Dr. David Wong, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Humble, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac
— Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
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. Wong
Dr. David Wong is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Humble, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wong performed 1,094 Medicare services across 915 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wong received a total of $38,580 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 440 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. Wong 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ 1,094 Medicare services
$38,580 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,094
Medicare services
Bottom 32% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
915
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
198 | $141 | $533 |
| 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. |
159 | $95 | $282 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
126 | $6 | $22 |
| 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. |
111 | $97 | $274 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
89 | $10 | $44 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
63 | $10 | $132 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
51 | $65 | $188 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
46 | $8 | $10 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 29 | $207 | $1,573 |
| 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. |
29 | $136 | $554 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
27 | $10 | $36 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
24 | $109 | $432 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
21 | $8 | $24 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
20 | $75 | $250 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
19 | $26 | $84 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
18 | $13 | $42 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
16 | $401 | $1,561 |
| Additional heart vessel ultrasound evaluation An additional ultrasound assessment of a specific heart blood vessel or graft, including radiologist review. |
15 | $59 | $201 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
11 | $20 | $69 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
11 | $675 | $1,824 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 11 | $256 | $1,066 |
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.
23.2% high complexity
3.2% medium
73.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$38,580
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,511/year across 7 years
Top 13% in TX for cardiovascular disease
42
Companies
440
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
$23,700 (61.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$7,674 (19.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$7,206 (18.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$12,637
2023
$8,155
2022
$1,962
2021
$1,569
2020
$1,679
2019
$7,248
2018
$5,330
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$10,148
Inari Medical, Inc.
$9,226
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$7,384
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,319
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$1,061
ABIOMED
$1,037
Amgen Inc.
$766
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$761
BIOTRONIK INC.
$604
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$411
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$354
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$294
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$290
CVRx, Inc.
$265
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$248
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$246
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$245
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$243
Medtronic, Inc.
$226
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$218
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$174
PFIZER INC.
$135
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$99
Penumbra, Inc.
$96
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$88
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$85
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$64
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$64
AtriCure, Inc.
$62
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$54
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$54
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$47
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$45
Resmed Corp
$25
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$21
Terumo Medical Corporation
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Imperative Care, Inc
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
HeartFlow, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 69.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (61%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $3,526 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
350
Per 100K population
7.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Wong is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of TX peers.
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. Wong experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wong performed 198 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Wong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wong received a total of $38,580 from 42 companies across 440 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. Wong's costs compare to other cardiologists in Humble?
Dr. Wong'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. Wong) 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 →
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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.
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