Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vu Le, MD

Internal Medicine · Union Gap, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1420 AHTANUM RIDGE DR, Union Gap, WA 98903
5094547700
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1912047051 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Le

Dr. Vu Le is an internal medicine specialist in Union Gap, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Le performed 650 Medicare services across 642 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Le received a total of $1,370 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 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. Le 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 34% volume in WA $1,370 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
650
Medicare services
Top 34% in WA for internal medicine
642
Unique beneficiaries
$114
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~34 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
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
 249 $78 $991
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
 189 $188 $828
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
 143 $63 $1,125
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease.
 34 $180 $555
Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope
A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine.
 18 $13 $995
Destruction of large bowel polyp via endoscope
Removal of a polyp or growth in the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The procedure is performed through the endoscope to destroy the tissue.
 17 $223 $1,200
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 ↗
$1,370
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $274/year across 5 years
Top 23% in WA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
58
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
$1,370 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$426
2023
$362
2022
$211
2019
$31
2018
$341

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$161
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
ABBVIE INC.
$57
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$36
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$25
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 69.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$271
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$193
Celgene Corporation
$105
PFIZER INC.
$93
Olympus America Inc.
$89
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$84
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
ABBVIE INC.
$57
Exact Sciences Corporation
$52
Abbott Laboratories
$49
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$42
Lundbeck LLC
$42
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$36
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$35
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$25
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
Lilly USA, LLC
$21
Echosens North America, Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Amgen Inc.
$12
Medivators Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELEVIEW · ENDOSTRATUS CO2 INSUFFLATOR · ENTYVIO · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FibroScan · GATTEX · GVOKE HYPOPEN · INJECTAFER · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Olympus GI Accessories · Olympus Hemostasis Devices · Olympus Tissue Acquisition Devices · Otezla · PAXLOVID · RECORLEV · RESMETIROM · REXULTI · RINVOQ · STELARA · STRENSIQ · TZIELD · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZEPOSIA
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.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
17.1
County median income
$68,015
Nearest hospital
YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL
19.9 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. Le is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Le experienced with colonoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Le performed 249 colonoscopy with biopsy 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. Le receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Le received a total of $1,370 from 22 companies across 58 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. Le's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Union Gap?
Dr. Le's average Medicare payment per service is $114. 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. Le) 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 →