Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Vanhoose, MD

Adolescent Medicine · Vancouver, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2525 NE 139TH ST STE 110, Vancouver, WA 98686
3608822778
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1891154530 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. Vanhoose 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. Vanhoose

Dr. Thomas Vanhoose is an adolescent medicine specialist in Vancouver, WA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vanhoose performed 645 Medicare services across 459 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vanhoose received a total of $969 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in adolescent 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. Vanhoose 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.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ Top 25% volume in WA $969 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
645
Medicare services
Top 25% in WA for adolescent medicine
459
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~64 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.
263 $71 $243
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
73 $104 $248
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.
71 $54 $172
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
49 $29 $58
Flu vaccine, high-dose
High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe.
42 $72 $147
Drug test with direct observation
A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process.
26 $12 $26
Respiratory virus detection test
A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses.
24 $32 $62
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
23 $8 $10
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20)
An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
21 $282 $530
Pneumonia vaccine administration
This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider.
19 $29 $56
Strep A rapid test
A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation.
17 $16 $34
Transitional care management services, moderate complexity
Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity.
17 $136 $388
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 ↗
$969
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $242/year across 4 years
Top 50% in WA for adolescent medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
54
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
$969 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$229
2023
$201
2022
$213
2021
$325

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$42
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$34
Amgen Inc.
$31
Lilly USA, LLC
$30
PFIZER INC.
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 48.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$155
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$137
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$119
PFIZER INC.
$96
Lilly USA, LLC
$76
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$75
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$71
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35
Amgen Inc.
$31
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$21
AbbVie Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · BELSOMRA · BEXSERO · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · ELIQUIS · FARXIGA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · MOUNJARO · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · QELBREE · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SPRAVATO · Saxenda · TRULICITY · ULTOMIRIS · VRAYLAR
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

Adolescent medicines within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$94,948
Nearest hospital
LEGACY SALMON CREEK 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. Vanhoose is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Vanhoose experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vanhoose performed 263 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. Vanhoose receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vanhoose received a total of $969 from 16 companies across 54 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. Vanhoose's costs compare to other adolescent medicines in Vancouver?
Dr. Vanhoose's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Vanhoose) 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 →