Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Yi Hsieh
Urology Physician · Federal Way, WA
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hsieh 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. Hsieh
Dr. Yi Hsieh is an urology physician in Federal Way, WA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hsieh performed 4,020 Medicare services across 2,642 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hsieh received a total of $9,229 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 374 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Hsieh is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in WA
$9,229 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,020
Medicare services
Top 15% in WA for urology physician
2,642
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~191 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. |
877 | $104 | $200 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 479 | $18 | $50 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
476 | $8 | $15 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
411 | $122 | $200 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
409 | $94 | $250 |
| 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. |
379 | $2 | $15 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 180 | $129 | $625 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
168 | $99 | $200 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
138 | $42 | $105 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
77 | $3 | $15 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
69 | $216 | $395 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
57 | $132 | $350 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
50 | $12 | $150 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
43 | $31 | $50 |
| 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. |
41 | $75 | $135 |
| 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. |
25 | $146 | $365 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
21 | $54 | $175 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
20 | $222 | $420 |
| 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. |
19 | $123 | $230 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
17 | $347 | $905 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
16 | $20 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of scrotum An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the scrotum and its contents. It helps evaluate the testicles and surrounding structures. |
14 | $92 | $145 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
12 | $626 | $1,645 |
| Simple measurement of urine flow pressure in bladder A test that measures the pressure of urine flow within the bladder. This procedure assesses bladder function by recording pressure changes during urination. |
11 | $121 | $400 |
| Endoscopic removal of urethral or bladder foreign body A procedure to remove a stone, stent, or other object from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to visualize and extract the item through the urinary tract. |
11 | $431 | $800 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
30.4% medium
69.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,229
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,318/year across 7 years
Top 13% in WA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
374
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
$6,931 (75.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,398 (15.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$900 (9.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,994
2023
$2,256
2022
$1,194
2021
$739
2020
$355
2019
$1,632
2018
$1,059
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$399
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$350
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$167
ABBVIE INC.
$129
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$103
PFIZER INC.
$76
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$75
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$72
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$59
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$55
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$53
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$48
ConvaTec Inc.
$44
Endo USA, Inc.
$43
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$43
COLOPLAST CORP
$42
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$35
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$30
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Boston Scientific Corporation
$26
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 45.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,907
Verathon Inc.
$800
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$764
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$560
PFIZER INC.
$454
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$336
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$325
Coloplast Corp
$321
Boston Scientific Corporation
$299
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$213
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$193
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$192
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$166
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$150
ABBVIE INC.
$147
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$143
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$126
ConvaTec Inc.
$114
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$103
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$101
COMSORT, Inc
$100
Janssen Products, LP
$100
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
180 Medical, Inc.
$84
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$82
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$78
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$77
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$76
AbbVie, Inc.
$73
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$71
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$62
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$59
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$58
Amgen Inc.
$57
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$56
COLOPLAST CORP
$54
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$53
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$47
Endo USA, Inc.
$43
Hollister Incorporated
$41
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$30
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$29
Mallinckrodt LLC
$25
AbbVie Inc.
$23
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$21
Tolmar, Inc.
$21
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$20
Olympus America Inc.
$19
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$18
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$17
Profound Medical Corp.
$16
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
UroMed, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · AMS · ANKTIVA · AVEED · Advantage System · Altis · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BRIDION · Balversa · CAMCEVI · CURE ULTRA CATHETER · Cook Medical Extractors · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FASLODEX · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENTLECATH GLIDE · GentleCath · ILLUCCIX · IMVEXXY · Infyna Chic · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · LoFric · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NANOKNIFE · NOCDURNA · NPD Clinical Study · Noctiva · Nubeqa · OBTRYX · OFIRMEV · ORGOVYX · Otrexup · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Porges Coloplast · Prolaris · SPEEDICATH · STRAVIX · Sonablate HIFU · SpeediCath · TOVIAZ · Titan · Tulsa-Pro · VESICARE · VaPro · VaPro Pocket · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · ZYTIGA · iTIND System · rezum Generator
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 (75%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
159
Per 100K population
7.0
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
ST FRANCIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hsieh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of WA peers, with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hsieh experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hsieh performed 877 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. Hsieh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hsieh received a total of $9,229 from 58 companies across 374 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. Hsieh's costs compare to other urology physicians in Federal Way?
Dr. Hsieh's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Hsieh) 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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