Loc T Vu, MD
Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Loc T Vu, MD has practiced emergency medicine for 55+ years, working in group practice. With 55+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Pasadena area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5843dNPPES updated 2010-05-07 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504-1202
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.6%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.8 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
66
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
849
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,527
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $936k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$642 received from industry
15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Loc T Vu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
55 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Taxonomy: 207P00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 200993, Houston, TX 77216-0993
Differs from practice location
Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With Loc T Vu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Loc T Vu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Pasadena required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Loc T Vu
Dr. Vu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pasadena, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 359-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Loc T Vu
Practice Location
4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504-1202
Mailing Address
Po Box 200993, Houston, TX 77216-0993
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