Active NPI 1316969173 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Trien Ba Vu , MD

Internal Medicine • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Trien Vu, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 1993, Dr. Vu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6720 BERTNER ST.

Dr. Vu is affiliated with Physicians Referral Service and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6720 Bertner St

Houston, TX 770302604

Telephone 8323552121

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Chi St. Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Medical Center Facility NPI 1184622847

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +11.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.2 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1569 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

20.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

84.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vu (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	234	228	$1152.76	$176.54
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	66	66	$774.09	$122.48
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	26	25	$484.92	$72.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	284	270	$1002.52	$178.49
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	34	34	$670.35	$123.45
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	13	12	$416.46	$73.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	408	390	$924.24	$176.65
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	55	55	$616.64	$120.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	418	405	$890.79	$182.34
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	59	56	$593.76	$126.53
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	14	14	$374.57	$74.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	278	267	$1019.91	$176.77
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	73	73	$898.30	$123.28
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	32	32	$555.94	$67.30
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	24	24	$1265.00	$227.67
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	19	18	$110.00	$8.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	281	264	$900.00	$175.33
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	62	61	$400.00	$62.28
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	55	55	$606.00	$119.55
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	36	35	$1149.00	$221.08
93042 Interpretation and report of electrical activity of heart using 1-3 leads	12	12	$50.00	$7.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	303	293	$900.00	$174.71
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	94	93	$592.21	$119.07
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	75	73	$400.00	$62.86
93042 Interpretation and report of electrical activity of heart using 1-3 leads	55	55	$50.00	$7.18
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	51	50	$1105.76	$222.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	273	264	$900.00	$166.14
93042 Interpretation and report of electrical activity of heart using 1-3 leads	107	105	$50.00	$6.80
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	102	102	$590.00	$113.09
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	75	74	$400.00	$59.88
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	55	54	$1100.00	$214.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-06-05

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX K0236

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License TX K0236

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

124585508 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

124575508 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

124575509 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

89137Y (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicaid-Cshcn

124575510 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

8MR722 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physicians Referral Service

1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000

Phone: 7137922121

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 25, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2008

Registered at 6720 BERTNER ST, HOUSTON, TX 770302604 (Tel: 8323552121)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2008

Registered at 6750 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 950, BELLAIRE, TX 774014103 (Tel: 7138380800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2008

Recorded as TRIEN VU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2008

Emergency Medicine (License #K0236 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316969173

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 24, 2006

Last Update: June 05, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6750 West Loop S, Suite 950

Bellaire, TX 774014103

Phone: 7138380800

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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