Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Benson Huang, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease · Laredo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1710 E SAUNDERS ST, Laredo, TX 78041
9567948880
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1013956176 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. Huang 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. Huang

Dr. Benson Huang is a pulmonary disease in Laredo, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Huang performed 7,892 Medicare services across 1,974 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Huang received a total of $6,906 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 468 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary 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. Huang 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 2% volume in TX$ $6,906 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,892
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for pulmonary disease
1,974
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~415 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
Allergy skin test2,004$3$9
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,673$60$95
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity1,507$60$107
Critical care, first 30-74 min713$161$382
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration328$26$170
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity281$90$149
Nursing facility visit, low complexity251$56$104
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume209$18$94
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)191$90$130
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection184$0$23
Initial hospital admission, high complexity167$126$290
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle112$10$30
New patient office visit (30-44 min)80$73$132
Test for exercise-induced heart and lung stress76$104$550
Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 40 mg50$3$75
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage18$20$40
Flu vaccine administration18$30$40
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less16$54$125
New patient office visit (45-59 min)14$100$197
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 ↗
$6,906
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $987/year across 7 years
Top 27% in TX for pulmonary disease
28
Companies
468
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
$6,906 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,178
2023
$1,158
2022
$931
2021
$767
2020
$745
2019
$1,012
2018
$1,115

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$3,483
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$844
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$764
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$531
GENZYME CORPORATION
$503
Baxter Healthcare
$84
Philips North America LLC
$79
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$62
PFIZER INC.
$52
Electromed, Inc.
$45
Lilly USA, LLC
$45
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$42
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$40
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$38
Insmed, Inc.
$31
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Phadia US Inc.
$26
Inogen, Inc.
$23
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$15
Amgen Inc.
$15
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 73.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(7999) SRC Und · (8874) inCourage · (O58) Sleep Respiratory Care Und · AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Arikayce · BELSOMRA · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREO · BREZTRI · CUTAQUIG · Cresemba · DUPIXENT · ELIQUIS · FASENRA · Hillrom - Life 2000 Ventilation System · Hillrom - Vest System Model 105 Home Care · INOGEN · INSPIRE · ImmunoCAP · JANUVIA · Life 2000 Ventilation System · MOUNJARO · NUCALA · NUZYRA · PREVNAR 13 · Repatha · Respiratoriy Care Undiv · SMARTVEST · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TEFLARO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · The Vest System Model 105 Home Care · Trilogy 100 · VRAYLAR · Wellcentive Undiv · XARELTO · YUPELRI · ZERBAXA · inCourage
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 $88 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pulmonary Diseases within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$62,506
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO
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. Huang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Huang experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Huang performed 2,004 allergy skin test 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. Huang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Huang received a total of $6,906 from 28 companies across 468 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. Huang's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Laredo?
Dr. Huang's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Huang) 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 →