Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steve Vu, MD

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

  • NPI 1164401816
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300
Houston, TX 770422549
(713) 620-4000
Additional location
4747 Bellaire Blvd, Ste 580
Bellaire, TX 774014527
(832) 455-8646
fax (281) 988-9990
Mailing address
Po Box 840853 Suite 200
Dallas, TX 752840001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 12, 2026
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #M0960
Medicaid
TX #181171301

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164401816. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
317
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$22,590
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 46 45 $81
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 44 44 $72
64488 Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 43 42 $63
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 32 31 $60
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 23 23 $31
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 21 21 $83
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 17 17 $124
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 17 17 $121
00840 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 14 14 $84
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 13 12 $45

In context: peer comparison

Among 281 peers in Houston Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$49
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $28.93
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $20.44

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$49

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Steve Vu's medical specialty?
Dr. Steve Vu practices Anesthesiology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Steve Vu practice?
Dr. Steve Vu practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300, Houston, TX 770422549. Office phone: 7136204000.
What is Dr. Steve Vu's NPI?
Dr. Steve Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164401816, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steve Vu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steve Vu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steve Vu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance (HCPCS 64488). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.