Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Henry Yu, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Tacoma, WA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Speaking/Promotional
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, Tacoma, WA 98431
2539681790
In practice since 2015 (11 years)
NPI: 1447644901 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. Yu 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. Yu

Dr. Henry Yu is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Tacoma, WA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yu performed 119 Medicare services across 119 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yu received a total of $18,911 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 77 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Yu 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ 119 Medicare services $18,911 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
119
Medicare services
Bottom 12% in WA for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
119
Unique beneficiaries
$177
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~11 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
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
 62 $177 $1,500
Total knee replacement 57 $177 $1,500
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.
100.0% high complexity
0.0% medium
0.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$18,911
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,702/year across 7 years
Top 17% in WA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
77
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
$8,892 (47.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,930 (31.4%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$2,589 (13.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,500 (7.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$7,440
2023
$3,285
2022
$1,284
2021
$2,778
2020
$2,357
2019
$1,432
2018
$335

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$2,589
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,898
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$1,500
Stryker Corporation
$1,029
Osteoremedies, LLC
$175
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$140
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$87
Invictus Surgical Incorporated
$22
Top 3 companies account for 80.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Summit Surgical Corp.
$5,452
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$5,089
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,858
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,760
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$1,500
Stryker Corporation
$1,442
ORTHALIGN INC
$225
Osteoremedies, LLC
$175
Medtronic, Inc.
$133
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$87
Paragon 28, Inc.
$81
Conformis, Inc.
$64
AXOGEN
$22
Invictus Surgical Incorporated
$22
Top 3 companies account for 70.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACTIS · AQUAMANTYS(TM) · ATTUNE · AVANCE NERVE GRAFT · Arcos · Avenir · Connected Health-MyMobility · DJO SURGICAL · GMK Sphere Revision System · HOFFMANN · INSPACE · ITotal Identity PS · MAKO · ORTHALIGN PLUS · Oxford · PICO · Persona · Persona Revision · Remedy Spacer · Trauma
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 (47%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in orthopedic surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

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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. Yu is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 17% of WA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Yu experienced with total hip replacement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yu performed 62 total hip replacement 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. Yu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yu received a total of $18,911 from 14 companies across 77 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. Yu's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Tacoma?
Dr. Yu's average Medicare payment per service is $177. 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. Yu) 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.

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 →