Total Payments
$118,686
2024 Payments
$6,155
Companies
32
Transactions
2,330
Medicare Patients
8,596
Medicare Billing
$1.2M
Payment Breakdown by Category
Consulting$75,499 (63.6%)
Food & Beverage$35,223 (29.7%)
Other$5,626 (4.7%)
Education$1,543 (1.3%)
Travel$794.98 (0.7%)
Payments by Nature
| Nature of Payment | Amount | Transactions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting Fee | $75,499 | 143 | 63.6% |
| Food and Beverage | $35,223 | 2,171 | 29.7% |
| Long term medical supply or device loan | $5,583 | 1 | 4.7% |
| Education | $1,543 | 8 | 1.3% |
| Travel and Lodging | $794.98 | 6 | 0.7% |
| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $42.61 | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Paying Companies
| Company | Total | Records | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | $98,831 | 1,687 | $0 (2024) |
| AngioDynamics, Inc. | $6,883 | 2 | $0 (2022) |
| Biosense Webster, Inc. | $5,979 | 402 | $0 (2024) |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | $2,226 | 71 | $0 (2024) |
| BIOTRONIK INC. | $1,920 | 36 | $0 (2021) |
| Medtronic, Inc. | $399.73 | 15 | $0 (2024) |
| PFIZER INC. | $327.78 | 24 | $0 (2024) |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | $325.15 | 28 | $0 (2022) |
| Nevro Corp. | $204.27 | 3 | $0 (2018) |
| Medtronic Vascular, Inc. | $187.07 | 16 | $0 (2020) |
Payment History by Year
| Year | Amount | Transactions | Top Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,155 | 225 | Abbott Laboratories ($3,530) |
| 2023 | $6,643 | 304 | Abbott Laboratories ($4,743) |
| 2022 | $11,142 | 324 | AngioDynamics, Inc. ($5,583) |
| 2021 | $7,443 | 308 | Abbott Laboratories ($4,537) |
| 2020 | $12,035 | 279 | Abbott Laboratories ($10,711) |
| 2019 | $11,493 | 288 | Abbott Laboratories ($10,027) |
| 2018 | $31,567 | 332 | Abbott Laboratories ($29,748) |
| 2017 | $32,207 | 270 | Abbott Laboratories ($31,130) |
All Payment Transactions
2,330 individual payment records from CMS Open Payments — Page 1 of 94
| Date | Company | Product | Nature | Form | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Abbott Laboratories | JOT DX (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $23.04 | General |
| Category: Cardiac Rhythm Management | ||||||
| 12/31/2024 | Abbott Laboratories | GALLANT (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $17.07 | General |
| Category: Cardiac Rhythm Management | ||||||
| 12/18/2024 | Elutia, Inc. | ECM Patch,Pouch (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $140.82 | General |
| Category: Cardiovascular Medical Device | ||||||
| 12/17/2024 | Biosense Webster, Inc. | CARTO 3 (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $19.49 | General |
| Category: Cardiology | ||||||
| 12/16/2024 | Biosense Webster, Inc. | CARTO 3 (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $14.62 | General |
| Category: Cardiology | ||||||
| 12/13/2024 | Tactile Systems Technology Inc | Flexitouch Plus (Device), Entre Plus | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $22.12 | General |
| Category: PNEUMATIC COMPRESSOR | ||||||
| 12/13/2024 | Tactile Systems Technology Inc | Flexitouch Plus (Device), Entre Plus | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $22.12 | General |
| Category: PNEUMATIC COMPRESSOR | ||||||
| 12/13/2024 | Medtronic, Inc. | COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $20.94 | General |
| Category: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) | ||||||
| 12/13/2024 | Biosense Webster, Inc. | CARTO 3 (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $20.18 | General |
| Category: Cardiology | ||||||
| 12/11/2024 | Abbott Laboratories | GALLANT (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $25.46 | General |
| Category: Cardiac Rhythm Management | ||||||
| 12/11/2024 | Abbott Laboratories | ASSURITY (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $24.94 | General |
| Category: Cardiac Rhythm Management | ||||||
| 12/11/2024 | Abbott Laboratories | ASSURITY (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $23.04 | General |
| Category: Cardiac Rhythm Management | ||||||
| 12/10/2024 | Medtronic, Inc. | AFFERA MAPPING SYSTEM (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $7.58 | General |
| Category: Ablation | ||||||
| 12/09/2024 | Abbott Laboratories | ASSURITY (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $24.53 | General |
| Category: Cardiac Rhythm Management | ||||||
| 12/06/2024 | Biosense Webster, Inc. | CARTO 3 (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $29.59 | General |
| Category: Cardiology | ||||||
| 12/06/2024 | Biosense Webster, Inc. | CARTO 3 (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $23.54 | General |
| Category: Cardiology | ||||||
| 11/20/2024 | Abbott Laboratories | AGILIS HISPRO (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $21.93 | General |
| Category: Electrophysiology | ||||||
| 11/20/2024 | Abbott Laboratories | ALLURE (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $21.40 | General |
| Category: Cardiac Rhythm Management | ||||||
| 11/20/2024 | Abbott Laboratories | JOT DX (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $19.86 | General |
| Category: Cardiac Rhythm Management | ||||||
| 11/20/2024 | Abbott Laboratories | MERLIN@HOME (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $19.61 | General |
| Category: Cardiac Rhythm Management | ||||||
| 11/20/2024 | Abbott Laboratories | GALLANT (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $18.86 | General |
| Category: Cardiac Rhythm Management | ||||||
| 11/20/2024 | Medtronic, Inc. | AFFERA MAPPING SYSTEM (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $5.96 | General |
| Category: Ablation | ||||||
| 11/19/2024 | Biosense Webster, Inc. | CARTO 3 (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $4.99 | General |
| Category: Cardiology | ||||||
| 11/18/2024 | Biosense Webster, Inc. | CARTO 3 (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $20.00 | General |
| Category: Cardiology | ||||||
| 11/15/2024 | Biosense Webster, Inc. | CARTO 3 (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $24.44 | General |
| Category: Cardiology | ||||||
Medicare Billing by Year
| Year | Procedures | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Medicare Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 2,346 | 5,028 | $1.4M | $373,175 |
| 2022 | 35 | 2,321 | 4,665 | $1.2M | $338,150 |
| 2021 | 30 | 2,017 | 3,859 | $895,772 | $264,327 |
| 2020 | 29 | 1,912 | 3,869 | $817,138 | $240,657 |
Total Patients
8,596
Total Services
17,421
Medicare Billing
$1.2M
Procedure Codes
134
All Medicare Procedures & Services
134 procedure records from CMS Medicare Utilization — Page 1 of 6
| HCPCS | Description | Setting | Year | Patients | Services | Charges | Medicare Paid | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33285 | Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin | Office | 2023 | 19 | 19 | $228,000 | $66,867 | 29.3% |
| 93656 | Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation | Facility | 2023 | 65 | 69 | $186,300 | $52,898 | 28.4% |
| 93297 | Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days | Office | 2023 | 188 | 1,294 | $142,340 | $25,203 | 17.7% |
| 99205 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | Office | 2023 | 145 | 145 | $69,020 | $23,791 | 34.5% |
| 93295 | Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Office | 2023 | 197 | 628 | $105,504 | $16,994 | 16.1% |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | Office | 2023 | 206 | 262 | $28,820 | $16,408 | 56.9% |
| 93229 | Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional | Office | 2023 | 20 | 21 | $49,238 | $14,136 | 28.7% |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | Office | 2023 | 118 | 137 | $19,865 | $13,677 | 68.8% |
| 93653 | Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality of upper chamber of heart causing supraventricular tachycardia (rapid heart rate) | Facility | 2023 | 18 | 18 | $36,900 | $12,158 | 32.9% |
| 93657 | Destruction of tissue of upper heart chamber through tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm | Facility | 2023 | 46 | 47 | $48,175 | $11,511 | 23.9% |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | Office | 2023 | 75 | 84 | $18,060 | $11,064 | 61.3% |
| 33208 | Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | Facility | 2023 | 26 | 26 | $60,502 | $10,770 | 17.8% |
| 93298 | Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | Office | 2023 | 71 | 531 | $66,375 | $10,702 | 16.1% |
| 93294 | Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | Office | 2023 | 161 | 464 | $43,384 | $10,011 | 23.1% |
| 33340 | Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist | Facility | 2023 | 16 | 16 | $33,600 | $9,909 | 29.5% |
| 99232 | Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Facility | 2023 | 55 | 99 | $14,850 | $6,281 | 42.3% |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | Office | 2023 | 53 | 53 | $20,988 | $6,098 | 29.1% |
| 93280 | Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | Office | 2023 | 60 | 98 | $16,268 | $5,625 | 34.6% |
| 33225 | Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator | Facility | 2023 | 13 | 13 | $19,500 | $4,906 | 25.2% |
| 99238 | Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Facility | 2023 | 72 | 75 | $6,375 | $4,878 | 76.5% |
| 33228 | Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker | Facility | 2023 | 14 | 14 | $12,460 | $4,040 | 32.4% |
| 93655 | Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm | Facility | 2023 | 14 | 15 | $15,375 | $3,731 | 24.3% |
| 99222 | Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Facility | 2023 | 35 | 35 | $5,845 | $3,667 | 62.7% |
| 33264 | Removal and replacement of multiple lead defibrillator | Facility | 2023 | 11 | 11 | $11,000 | $3,620 | 32.9% |
| 99223 | Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Facility | 2023 | 25 | 25 | $7,500 | $3,505 | 46.7% |
About Dr. Thomas Hong, MD
Dr. Thomas Hong, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease healthcare provider based in Houston, Texas. This provider has been registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) since 08/16/2005. The National Provider Identifier (NPI) number assigned to this provider is 1235121294.
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments database, Dr. Thomas Hong, MD has received a total of $118,686 in payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies, with $6,155 received in 2024. These payments were reported across 2,330 transactions from 32 companies. The most common payment nature is "Consulting Fee" ($75,499).
As a Medicare-enrolled provider, Hong has provided services to 8,596 Medicare beneficiaries, totaling 17,421 services with total Medicare billing of $1.2M. Data is available for 4 years (2020–2023), covering 134 distinct procedure/service records.
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Practice Information
- Specialty Cardiovascular Disease
- Other Specialties Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Location Houston, TX
- Active Since 08/16/2005
- Last Updated 05/22/2024
- Taxonomy Code 207RC0000X
- Entity Type Individual
- NPI Number 1235121294
Products in Payments
- Cardiac Mapping System (Device) $36,426
- Ensite Cardiac Mapping System (Device) $21,120
- Ablation Therapy Hardware (Device) $9,462
- Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac (Device) $6,883
- CARTO 3 (Device) $3,687
- EP-WorkMate Claris System (Device) $3,600
- TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter (Device) $2,621
- Assurity Pacemaker (Device) $2,621
- EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System (Device) $2,604
- ALLURE (Device) $2,371
- CRT-Ds (Device) $1,665
- ACCENT (Device) $1,599
- ASSURITY (Device) $1,243
- Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator (Device) $1,226
- CONFIRM RX (Device) $1,179
- Fortify Assura, Ellipse ICD (Device) $1,173
- GALLANT (Device) $1,089
- AMPLATZER AMULET (Device) $962.83
- Confirm Rx (Device) $921.96
- Carto 3 (Device) $804.35
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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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