Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lester Ong, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Stephenville, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ong
Dr. Lester Ong is an internal medicine specialist in Stephenville, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ong performed 4,548 Medicare services across 3,058 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ong received a total of $2,874 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 175 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Ong 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in TX
$2,874 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,548
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for internal medicine
3,058
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~227 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 (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. |
1,076 | $58 | $156 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
551 | $8 | $11 |
| 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. |
394 | $8 | $18 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
244 | $10 | $55 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
214 | $48 | $97 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
139 | $13 | $51 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
135 | $10 | $46 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
133 | $8 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
126 | $126 | $243 |
| Annual depression screening | 121 | $18 | $42 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
96 | $52 | $147 |
| 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. |
81 | $79 | $232 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
79 | $16 | $46 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
76 | $57 | $100 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
72 | $1 | $12 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
67 | $30 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
63 | $72 | $164 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
61 | $23 | $104 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
61 | $89 | $283 |
| 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. |
56 | $61 | $157 |
| 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. |
55 | $162 | $364 |
| 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. |
51 | $16 | $65 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
49 | $19 | $44 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 49 | $6 | $24 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
40 | $3 | $13 |
| 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. |
33 | $10 | $86 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
33 | $30 | $50 |
| 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. |
32 | $41 | $120 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
31 | $6 | $32 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
30 | $5 | $33 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
28 | $37 | $177 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 28 | $18 | $67 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
28 | $12 | $53 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
27 | $41 | $94 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
24 | $40 | $128 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
24 | $31 | $98 |
| 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. |
23 | $125 | $439 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
22 | $63 | $157 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
16 | $131 | $284 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
15 | $20 | $83 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
14 | $26 | $90 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
14 | $281 | $638 |
| 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. |
14 | $87 | $512 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
12 | $140 | $382 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
11 | $19 | $72 |
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 ↗$2,874
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $411/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for internal medicine
47
Companies
175
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
$2,785 (96.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$89 (3.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$433
2023
$198
2022
$406
2021
$406
2020
$357
2019
$488
2018
$585
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$289
Novo Nordisk Inc
$232
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$160
Lilly USA, LLC
$131
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$125
ABBVIE INC.
$122
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$111
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$107
PFIZER INC.
$104
Dexcom, Inc.
$92
Radius Health, Inc.
$88
Amgen Inc.
$87
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$81
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$77
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$74
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$73
GE HEALTHCARE
$72
Corium, LLC
$65
Exact Sciences Corporation
$63
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$62
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$62
AbbVie Inc.
$47
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$37
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$32
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$20
EISAI INC.
$20
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$19
Corcept Therapeutics
$19
ITI, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Almatica Pharma LLC
$17
Biogen, Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
Eisai Inc.
$14
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$13
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
DEXCOM, INC.
$12
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$1
Top 3 companies account for 23.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADLARITY · ADUHELM · AJOVY · AUSTEDO · Aduhelm · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · CAPLYTA · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DIFICID · DUZALLO · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FLECTOR · FREESTYLE LIBRE · GEMTESA · GPS III PLATELET CONCENTRATION SYSTEM · GVOKE PFS · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LOREEV XR · LYRICA · Livalo · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Otezla · Ozempic · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TROKENDI XR · TRULANCE · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tirosint · Tresiba · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VPRIV · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $63 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
23.1
County median income
$65,351
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL STEPHENVILL
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. Ong is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Ong experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ong performed 1,076 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Ong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ong received a total of $2,874 from 47 companies across 175 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. Ong's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Stephenville?
Dr. Ong's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Ong) 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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