Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Edward Wei, 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. Wei
Dr. Edward Wei is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Humble, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wei performed 2,759 Medicare services across 2,293 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wei received a total of $6,606 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 181 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. Wei 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 39% volume in TX
$6,606 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,759
Medicare services
Top 39% in TX for cardiovascular disease
2,293
Unique beneficiaries
$98
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~184 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. |
657 | $145 | $531 |
| 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. |
600 | $148 | $519 |
| 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. |
279 | $66 | $193 |
| 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. |
254 | $7 | $22 |
| 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. |
233 | $11 | $44 |
| 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. |
209 | $98 | $272 |
| 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. |
137 | $65 | $188 |
| 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. |
116 | $142 | $532 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
47 | $98 | $519 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
35 | $109 | $382 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
33 | $8 | $10 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
27 | $108 | $299 |
| 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. |
24 | $94 | $286 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
18 | $13 | $42 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
17 | $10 | $36 |
| 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. |
16 | $8 | $24 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
15 | $20 | $69 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
14 | $16 | $56 |
| 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. |
14 | $199 | $659 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
14 | $81 | $278 |
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.
23.8% high complexity
25.5% medium
50.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,606
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $944/year across 7 years
Top 42% in TX for cardiovascular disease
36
Companies
181
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
$6,565 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$28 (0.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$13 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$762
2023
$666
2022
$609
2021
$685
2020
$1,102
2019
$1,338
2018
$1,444
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,694
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$964
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$586
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$298
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$294
PFIZER INC.
$252
Amgen Inc.
$222
BIOTRONIK INC.
$213
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$205
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$192
Boston Scientific Corporation
$159
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$152
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$150
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$136
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$125
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$108
CVRx, Inc.
$102
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$99
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$89
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$79
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$71
Bolton Medical Inc
$66
AtriCure, Inc.
$62
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$58
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$25
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$18
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$16
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$15
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$13
Itamar Medical Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 49.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AGILIS HISPRO · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · AVEIR · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · Connectivity and Remote care · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENSITE · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Flexitouch Plus · GALLANT · INSPIRE · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LIFESTENT · LIFESTREAM · LUTONIX · LifeVest · Livalo · MERLIN@HOME · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · NEXLETOL · NUVISION ICE CATHETER · Optimizer · Optimizer Smart System · PET-CT SCANNER · PRALUENT · Pacemakers · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Relay Grafts · Repatha · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · TherOx DS2 Console · ULTRAVERSE · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VENOVO · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WatchPAT · XARELTO · XIENCE SIERRA · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · ZIO XT Patch · ZYPITAMAG
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $239 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. Wei is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 years of NPI registration.
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. Wei experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wei performed 657 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. Wei receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wei received a total of $6,606 from 36 companies across 181 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. Wei's costs compare to other cardiologists in Humble?
Dr. Wei's average Medicare payment per service is $98. 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. Wei) 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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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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