Catherine Vu, M.D.
NPI 1457646572 · Anesthesiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Vu, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1457646572).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457646572
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q7505 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
140 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 Neck Area (1 Year Or Older)00320 | 35 | $234 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 23 | $99 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 21 | $80 |
| Anesthesia for Bone Marrow Aspiration And/Or Biopsy at Pelvic Bone01112 | 17 | $132 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin, Muscles, Or Nerves of Head, Neck, and Upper Back00300 | 16 | $198 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 15 | $44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-16
- Last updated
- 2016-12-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Vu's NPI number?
- Catherine Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457646572, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine Vu's specialty?
- Catherine Vu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Catherine Vu located?
- Catherine Vu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Catherine Vu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Vu is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Catherine Vu accept Medicare?
- Catherine Vu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine Vu's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine Vu's NPI (1457646572) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.