Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lily Yang, D.O.

Family Medicine · Sugar Land, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1429 HIGHWAY 6 STE 207, Sugar Land, TX 77478
8325001265
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1306208319 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. Yang 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. Yang

Dr. Lily Yang is a family medicine in Sugar Land, TX, with 10 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yang performed 1,928 Medicare services across 1,534 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yang received a total of $5,083 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 299 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. Yang 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.

✓ 10 years in practice▲ Top 14% volume in TX$ $5,083 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,928
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for family medicine
1,534
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~193 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
Blood draw (venipuncture)248$8$11
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)181$54$118
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)162$13$50
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential144$8$26
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel141$10$50
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes125$18$52
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)119$10$38
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)103$74$157
Annual wellness visit, follow-up102$124$162
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test101$16$47
Annual depression screening96$18$51
Urinalysis with microscopic exam95$3$20
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)44$6$21
Creatinine test (kidney function)44$5$21
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine including spine fracture assessment40$49$300
Flu vaccine administration38$30$49
Flu vaccine, high-dose37$72$168
Free thyroxine (T4) test29$9$25
Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)22$19$58
New patient office visit (30-44 min)19$65$162
Chest X-ray, 2 views14$22$105
Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment13$158$224
Basic metabolic blood panel11$8$40
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 ↗
$5,083
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $847/year across 6 years
Top 13% in TX for family medicine
38
Companies
299
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
$5,083 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,313
2023
$691
2022
$886
2021
$888
2020
$1,135
2019
$170

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$906
Amgen Inc.
$661
Novo Nordisk Inc
$540
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$459
PFIZER INC.
$296
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$240
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$239
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$214
Radius Health, Inc.
$189
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$145
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$130
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$113
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$96
Exact Sciences Corporation
$83
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$53
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
AbbVie Inc.
$46
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$45
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$44
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$34
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$30
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$29
ABBVIE INC.
$26
VIVUS, Inc.
$26
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$25
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$24
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$23
Teleflex LLC
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Tempus AI, Inc
$20
VIVUS LLC
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Allergan Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Eisai Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.4% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $264 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
1,412
Per 100K population
164.2
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
ST LUKE'S SUGAR LAND 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. Yang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 13%).

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. Yang experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yang performed 248 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Yang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yang received a total of $5,083 from 38 companies across 299 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. Yang's costs compare to other family medicines in Sugar Land?
Dr. Yang's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Yang) 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 →