Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bochen Tong, M.D.
Family Medicine · Richmond, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Tong 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. Tong
Dr. Bochen Tong is a family medicine specialist in Richmond, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tong performed 2,276 Medicare services across 1,529 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tong received a total of $11,967 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 471 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Tong 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
▲ Top 11% volume in TX
$11,967 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,276
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for family medicine
1,529
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
509 | $87 | $330 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
270 | $10 | $43 |
| 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. |
252 | $8 | $32 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
195 | $13 | $55 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
180 | $16 | $69 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
140 | $78 | $261 |
| 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. |
107 | $130 | $446 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
101 | $124 | $357 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
83 | $10 | $40 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
82 | $8 | $10 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
82 | $3 | $16 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
55 | $9 | $37 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
47 | $19 | $75 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
39 | $158 | $529 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
20 | $29 | $111 |
| 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. |
15 | $68 | $222 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
15 | $199 | $708 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
13 | $2 | $9 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
12 | $131 | $696 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
12 | $97 | $425 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
12 | $67 | $269 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
12 | $94 | $587 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
12 | $36 | $164 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
11 | $158 | $512 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
0.5% medium
98.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,967
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,995/year across 6 years
Top 4% in TX for family medicine
56
Companies
471
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
$10,661 (89.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,306 (10.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,760
2023
$3,057
2022
$3,214
2021
$2,561
2020
$16
2018
$360
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,306
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,232
Lilly USA, LLC
$963
Abbott Laboratories
$902
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$838
Amgen Inc.
$748
AbbVie Inc.
$616
ABBVIE INC.
$604
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$506
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$438
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$286
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$277
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$241
Corium, LLC
$239
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$195
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$191
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$190
PFIZER INC.
$180
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$155
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$144
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$125
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$118
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$117
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$111
Exact Sciences Corporation
$99
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$79
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$78
Dexcom, Inc.
$72
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$70
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$65
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$57
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$56
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$55
EISAI INC.
$36
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$36
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$30
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Genentech USA, Inc.
$28
Seqirus USA Inc
$27
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$22
Acclarent, Inc
$22
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Tris Pharma Inc
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$19
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$19
Apria Healthcare LLC
$17
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Phadia US Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
CeQur Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 29.3% 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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $526 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,075
Per 100K population
125.0
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
WESTPARK SPRINGS LLC
5.9 mi
5.9 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. Tong is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% 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. Tong experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tong performed 509 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Tong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tong received a total of $11,967 from 56 companies across 471 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. Tong's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Richmond?
Dr. Tong's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Tong) 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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