Total Payments
$20,019
2024 Payments
$4,770
Companies
55
Transactions
260
Medicare Patients
5,759
Medicare Billing
$450,505
Payment Breakdown by Category
Food & Beverage$17,560 (87.7%)
Travel$2,400 (12.0%)
Education$40.25 (0.2%)
Other$17.61 (0.1%)
Payments by Nature
| Nature of Payment | Amount | Transactions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $17,560 | 251 | 87.7% |
| Travel and Lodging | $2,400 | 7 | 12.0% |
| Education | $40.25 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Entertainment | $17.61 | 1 | 0.1% |
Top Paying Companies
| Company | Total | Records | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endologix LLC | $5,564 | 30 | $0 (2024) |
| Silk Road Medical, Inc. | $2,782 | 15 | $0 (2024) |
| Inari Medical, Inc. | $2,048 | 22 | $0 (2024) |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | $1,747 | 8 | $0 (2023) |
| W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | $1,608 | 12 | $0 (2024) |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | $956.11 | 57 | $0 (2023) |
| Abbott Laboratories | $778.77 | 7 | $0 (2023) |
| Cook Medical LLC | $556.84 | 5 | $0 (2022) |
| Medtronic, Inc. | $415.49 | 5 | $0 (2024) |
| Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. | $405.70 | 7 | $0 (2022) |
Payment History by Year
| Year | Amount | Transactions | Top Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,770 | 44 | Endologix LLC ($1,617) |
| 2023 | $4,475 | 34 | Silk Road Medical, Inc. ($1,504) |
| 2022 | $2,169 | 37 | Endologix LLC ($1,265) |
| 2021 | $1,438 | 39 | Endologix LLC ($423.68) |
| 2020 | $458.46 | 17 | Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc ($142.45) |
| 2019 | $2,196 | 31 | W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. ($543.65) |
| 2018 | $1,495 | 22 | W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. ($353.53) |
| 2017 | $3,016 | 36 | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION ($1,264) |
All Payment Transactions
260 individual payment records from CMS Open Payments — Page 1 of 11
| Date | Company | Product | Nature | Form | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | Inari Medical, Inc. | FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S (Device), CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $5.65 | General |
| Category: VTE | ||||||
| 12/19/2024 | Inari Medical, Inc. | FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S (Device), CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $16.44 | General |
| Category: VTE | ||||||
| 11/14/2024 | Inari Medical, Inc. | FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S (Device), CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $184.76 | General |
| Category: VTE | ||||||
| 11/06/2024 | Inari Medical, Inc. | FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S (Device), CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $8.53 | General |
| Category: VTE | ||||||
| 11/05/2024 | Inari Medical, Inc. | FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S (Device), CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $195.70 | General |
| Category: VTE | ||||||
| 10/22/2024 | Baxter Healthcare | PREVELEAK (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $16.91 | General |
| Category: Surgical Care | ||||||
| 10/15/2024 | ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC. | Clot Management (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $17.93 | General |
| Category: VASCULAR | ||||||
| 10/08/2024 | Silk Road Medical, Inc. | ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System (Device), ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System, ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $25.17 | General |
| Category: Cardiology/Vascular Diseases | ||||||
| 09/25/2024 | Medtronic, Inc. | HELI-FX ENDOANCHOR SYSTEM (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $169.25 | General |
| Category: Aortic EndoAnchors | ||||||
| 09/10/2024 | Bolton Medical Inc | — | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $16.14 | General |
| 09/09/2024 | Inari Medical, Inc. | FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S (Device), CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $35.66 | General |
| Category: VTE | ||||||
| 09/06/2024 | Davol Inc. | Phasix Mesh (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $138.01 | General |
| Category: Surgery | ||||||
| 09/05/2024 | Silk Road Medical, Inc. | ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System (Device), ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System, ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $311.37 | General |
| Category: Cardiology/Vascular Diseases | ||||||
| 09/05/2024 | Silk Road Medical, Inc. | ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter (Device), ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System, ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent | Travel and Lodging | In-kind items and services | $268.95 | General |
| Category: Cardiology/Vascular Diseases | ||||||
| 09/05/2024 | Silk Road Medical, Inc. | ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System (Device), ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent, ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $202.60 | General |
| Category: Cardiology/Vascular Diseases | ||||||
| 09/05/2024 | Silk Road Medical, Inc. | ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System (Device), ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System, ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $160.00 | General |
| Category: Cardiology/Vascular Diseases | ||||||
| 08/06/2024 | Ethicon US, LLC | SURGICEL NU-KNIT (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $28.64 | General |
| Category: Biosurgical | ||||||
| 07/16/2024 | Endologix LLC | Torus Stent Graft System (Device), ENDOCROSS Device | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $352.13 | General |
| Category: Cardiology/Vascular Diseases | ||||||
| 07/09/2024 | Solventum Corporation | ACTIV.A.C. (Device), PREVENA, V.A.C.INSTILL | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $15.60 | General |
| Category: Negative Pressure Systems & Dressings | ||||||
| 07/02/2024 | Acera Surgical, Inc. | Restrata Wound Matrix (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $16.42 | General |
| Category: Wound Care | ||||||
| 06/25/2024 | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $28.19 | General |
| Category: ARTEGRAFT | ||||||
| 06/21/2024 | Surmodics, Inc. | Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter (Device), Sublime Microcatheter, 018, 200cm, Straight, Pounce Thrombectomy System | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $24.27 | General |
| Category: 014 Radial Catheter | ||||||
| 06/21/2024 | Surmodics, Inc. | Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter (Device), Sublime Microcatheter, 018, 200cm, Straight, Pounce Thrombectomy System | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $13.72 | General |
| Category: 014 Radial Catheter | ||||||
| 06/17/2024 | Surmodics, Inc. | Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter (Device), Sublime Microcatheter, 018, 200cm, Straight, Pounce Thrombectomy System | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $59.95 | General |
| Category: 014 Radial Catheter | ||||||
| 06/05/2024 | Inari Medical, Inc. | FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S (Device), CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $20.51 | General |
| Category: VTE | ||||||
Medicare Billing by Year
| Year | Procedures | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Medicare Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28 | 1,290 | 1,460 | $308,167 | $98,241 |
| 2022 | 23 | 1,187 | 1,314 | $224,437 | $81,780 |
| 2021 | 30 | 1,673 | 1,954 | $341,634 | $126,476 |
| 2020 | 31 | 1,609 | 1,945 | $402,268 | $144,008 |
Total Patients
5,759
Total Services
6,673
Medicare Billing
$450,505
Procedure Codes
121
All Medicare Procedures & Services
121 procedure records from CMS Medicare Utilization — Page 1 of 5
| HCPCS | Description | Setting | Year | Patients | Services | Charges | Medicare Paid | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35301 | Removal of blood clot and portion of chest, neck, or brain artery | Facility | 2023 | 20 | 22 | $59,312 | $16,948 | 28.6% |
| 99223 | Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Facility | 2023 | 76 | 78 | $27,534 | $10,097 | 36.7% |
| 37225 | Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | Facility | 2023 | 17 | 19 | $27,893 | $7,821 | 28.0% |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | Office | 2023 | 76 | 93 | $16,740 | $7,751 | 46.3% |
| 37228 | Balloon dilation of artery of leg, initial vessel | Facility | 2023 | 15 | 22 | $28,644 | $7,591 | 26.5% |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | Office | 2023 | 64 | 64 | $17,280 | $7,073 | 40.9% |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | Office | 2023 | 69 | 82 | $11,070 | $4,696 | 42.4% |
| 37224 | Balloon dilation of artery of leg | Facility | 2023 | 15 | 19 | $20,197 | $4,375 | 21.7% |
| 99231 | Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Facility | 2023 | 61 | 112 | $7,616 | $4,201 | 55.2% |
| 93880 | Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Facility | 2023 | 166 | 168 | $12,936 | $4,192 | 32.4% |
| 75716 | Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image | Facility | 2023 | 39 | 40 | $7,000 | $2,796 | 39.9% |
| 37211 | Insertion of tube into artery for drug infusion for blood clot with review by radiologist, initial treatment day | Facility | 2023 | 11 | 11 | $10,098 | $2,786 | 27.6% |
| 93970 | Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Facility | 2023 | 101 | 102 | $7,854 | $2,512 | 32.0% |
| 75625 | Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image | Facility | 2023 | 37 | 38 | $5,320 | $1,939 | 36.5% |
| 36247 | Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch | Facility | 2023 | 11 | 12 | $8,652 | $1,704 | 19.7% |
| 93925 | Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Facility | 2023 | 58 | 61 | $5,368 | $1,644 | 30.6% |
| 93971 | Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Facility | 2023 | 97 | 98 | $4,900 | $1,473 | 30.1% |
| 38500 | Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes | Facility | 2023 | 11 | 11 | $5,896 | $1,070 | 18.1% |
| 75774 | Review by radiologist of additional artery image | Facility | 2023 | 27 | 29 | $2,030 | $1,044 | 51.4% |
| 99152 | Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Facility | 2023 | 59 | 89 | $4,450 | $857.96 | 19.3% |
| 99232 | Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Facility | 2023 | 12 | 13 | $1,651 | $793.00 | 48.0% |
| 93923 | Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Facility | 2023 | 47 | 48 | $2,352 | $761.21 | 32.4% |
| 76937 | Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Facility | 2023 | 52 | 69 | $2,415 | $744.22 | 30.8% |
| 93978 | Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | Facility | 2023 | 29 | 29 | $2,233 | $681.61 | 30.5% |
| 93880 | Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Office | 2023 | 22 | 22 | $1,694 | $650.76 | 38.4% |
About Dr. Alexander Hou, MD
Dr. Alexander Hou, MD is a Vascular Surgery healthcare provider based in Edgewood, Kentucky. This provider has been registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) since 10/25/2006. The National Provider Identifier (NPI) number assigned to this provider is 1396820809.
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments database, Dr. Alexander Hou, MD has received a total of $20,019 in payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies, with $4,770 received in 2024. These payments were reported across 260 transactions from 55 companies. The most common payment nature is "Food and Beverage" ($17,560).
As a Medicare-enrolled provider, Hou has provided services to 5,759 Medicare beneficiaries, totaling 6,673 services with total Medicare billing of $450,505. Data is available for 4 years (2020–2023), covering 121 distinct procedure/service records.
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Practice Information
- Specialty Vascular Surgery
- Other Specialties Vascular Surgery
- Location Edgewood, KY
- Active Since 10/25/2006
- Last Updated 03/21/2023
- Taxonomy Code 2086S0129X
- Entity Type Individual
- NPI Number 1396820809
Products in Payments
- Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System (Device) $2,218
- FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S (Device) $1,730
- ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System (Device) $1,449
- CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT (Device) $1,264
- ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent (Device) $1,063
- XARELTO (Drug) $915.86
- ENDOCROSS Device (Device) $809.98
- AFX (Device) $796.64
- AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System (Device) $646.66
- VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis (Device) $586.27
- GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo (Device) $465.21
- Torus Stent Graft System (Device) $352.13
- Phasix Mesh (Device) $322.39
- Ovation (Device) $318.53
- CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT (Device) $318.02
- Cook Medical Thoracic (Device) $275.55
- ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter (Device) $268.95
- ENDURANT IIS (Device) $246.24
- Supera peripheral stent system (Device) $239.63
- EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis (Device) $229.50
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Data Sources
Provider data from NPPES. Payment data from CMS Open Payments. Medicare data from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization. All data is public and updated periodically.
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