Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Auyong, MD

Anesthesiology · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Speaking/Promotional
1100 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98101
2062236600
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1316968217 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. Auyong 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. Auyong

Dr. David Auyong is an anesthesiology specialist in Seattle, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Auyong performed 181 Medicare services across 180 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Auyong received a total of $297,131 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 202 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Auyong 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 17% volume in WA $297,131 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
181
Medicare services
Top 17% in WA for anesthesiology
180
Unique beneficiaries
$93
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~10 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
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
29 $25 $85
Anesthesia for forearm, wrist, and hand procedure
This code covers the administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissues of the forearm, wrist, and hand.
28 $65 $560
Anesthesia for total knee replacement
Administration of anesthesia during a total knee joint replacement procedure.
24 $197 $1,371
Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter 24 $60 $168
Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel
Administration of anesthesia during an endoscopic procedure involving the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
18 $86 $792
Continuous anesthetic or steroid infusion into arm nerve
A catheter is used to continuously deliver an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the nerve bundle of the arm.
18 $60 $186
Anesthesia for head, neck, or upper back procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, or upper back.
16 $110 $990
Anesthesia for total hip replacement
Administration of anesthesia during a total hip replacement surgery. This code covers the anesthetic services provided for the procedure.
13 $232 $1,469
Anesthesia for urinary system procedure via urethra
Administration of anesthesia for a surgical procedure on the urinary system performed through the urethra.
11 $68 $603
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.
43.6% high complexity
16.0% medium
40.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$297,131
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $42,447/year across 7 years
Top 0% in WA for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
7
Companies
202
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$199,680 (67.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$97,059 (32.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$392 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$49,176
2023
$32,948
2022
$56,476
2021
$7,551
2020
$10,220
2019
$71,829
2018
$68,931

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Avanos Medical
$42,122
FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc.
$6,763
SI-BONE, INC.
$168
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$123
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Avanos Medical
$265,044
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.
$22,166
FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc.
$6,763
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$2,765
SI-BONE, INC.
$168
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$123
EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$101
Top 3 companies account for 98.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(2858) General Consulting · (4033) US Prof Services · BYFAVO · ELA-X-Porte Ultrasound System · Exparel · ON-Q · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · PNB AND ACCESSORIES · SONOSITE EDGE · SONOSITE LX · SONOSITE PX ULTRASOUND SYSTEM · SonoSite M-Turbo
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 →

The majority of payments (67%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in anesthesiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for anesthesiology in WA.

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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
917
Per 100K population
40.5
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER
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. Auyong is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in WA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of WA peers, with 19 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. Auyong experienced with ultrasound guidance for needle placement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Auyong performed 29 ultrasound guidance for needle placement 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. Auyong receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Auyong received a total of $297,131 from 7 companies across 202 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. Auyong's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Seattle?
Dr. Auyong's average Medicare payment per service is $93. 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. Auyong) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →