Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Liet Le, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician · Kingwood, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
22659 HIGHWAY 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339
2819734159
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1477726214 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. Le 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. Le

Dr. Liet Le is a procedural dermatology physician in Kingwood, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Le performed 6,389 Medicare services across 2,571 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Le received a total of $88,515 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1212 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in procedural dermatology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 21% volume in TX$ $88,515 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,389
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for procedural dermatology physician
2,571
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~376 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
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-142,417$5$20
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity1,153$26$102
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)733$60$267
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1418$34$199
Skin biopsy, tangential409$71$301
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth380$39$149
New patient office visit (30-44 min)188$70$334
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths180$126$500
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-1494$80$335
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)82$91$377
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity50$23$91
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks42$486$2,112
Biopsy of ear42$43$287
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm27$93$723
Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm24$291$1,281
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks22$335$1,282
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm21$190$900
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)17$39$168
Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm16$284$1,179
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm16$203$1,468
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm16$120$527
New patient office visit (45-59 min)15$114$496
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm14$108$828
Simple or single drainage of skin abscess13$81$372
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$88,515
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $12,645/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for procedural dermatology physician
44
Companies
1,212
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$62,032 (70.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$20,722 (23.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,761 (6.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$22,407
2023
$41,946
2022
$12,708
2021
$2,991
2020
$1,701
2019
$4,030
2018
$2,732

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Incyte Corporation
$33,691
Lilly USA, LLC
$28,872
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$4,280
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$4,070
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$2,382
Journey Medical Corporation
$1,638
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,400
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,076
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,059
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$995
ABBVIE INC.
$797
PFIZER INC.
$749
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$630
UCB, Inc.
$598
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$542
Almirall LLC
$528
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$511
Amgen Inc.
$505
LEO Pharma Inc.
$457
Celgene Corporation
$452
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$420
Encore Dermatology Inc.
$417
AbbVie Inc.
$369
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$346
AbbVie, Inc.
$252
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$219
EPI Health, LLC
$195
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$178
Biofrontera Inc.
$141
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$125
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$119
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$113
DERMIRA, INC.
$51
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Promius Pharma LLC
$50
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$48
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$43
Bausch Health US, LLC
$39
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Organogenesis Inc.
$23
Kerecis Limited
$16
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Merz North America, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 75.5% 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 →

The majority of payments (70%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in procedural dermatology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for procedural dermatology physician in TX.

Equivalent to $1,385 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Procedural Dermatology Physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.0
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
KINGWOOD PINES HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Le is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 5%), with 17 years of practice experience.

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. Le experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Le performed 2,417 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Le receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Le received a total of $88,515 from 44 companies across 1,212 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. Le's costs compare to other procedural dermatology physicians in Kingwood?
Dr. Le's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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 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 →