Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Catherine Vu, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Anesthesiology Physician · Anesthesiology Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1457646572
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 21, 2016
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Texas #Q7505 · Texas #BP10037467 · Florida #TRN 16182 · Florida #ME119155
Medicaid
TX #362881001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457646572. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
185
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$29,617
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00320 Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 47 47 $297
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 34 33 $92
01112 Anesthesia for bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy at pelvic bone 24 24 $136
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 22 22 $45
00170 Anesthesia for other procedure on mouth 15 15 $162
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 15 15 $196
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 15 15 $96
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 13 13 $112

In context: peer comparison

Among 281 peers in Houston Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $25.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$25

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Catherine Vu's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Vu practices Anesthesiology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Catherine Vu practice?
Dr. Catherine Vu practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Catherine Vu's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457646572, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Vu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Vu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Vu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) (HCPCS 00320); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy at pelvic bone (HCPCS 01112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.