Steve Vu, MD
NPI 1164401816 · Anesthesiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steve Vu, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1164401816).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164401816
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M0960 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
246 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 35 | $87 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 34 | $80 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 28 | $98 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 21 | $55 |
| Injection of Local Anesthetic for Abdominal Wall Pain Control on Both Sides Using Imaging Guidance64488 | 19 | $65 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 16 | $74 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4747 Bellaire BlvdSte 580Bellaire, TX 77401-4527Phone: (832) 455-8646Fax: (281) 988-9990
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-11
- Last updated
- 2026-02-12
- Certified
- 2020-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steve Vu's NPI number?
- Steve Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164401816, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steve Vu's specialty?
- Steve Vu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steve Vu located?
- Steve Vu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300, Houston, TX 77042-2549.
- What is Steve Vu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steve Vu is (713) 620-4000.
- Does Steve Vu accept Medicare?
- Steve Vu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steve Vu's NPI active?
- Yes — Steve Vu's NPI (1164401816) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.