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Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD

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(Dr. Hongha T. Vu James, M.D.)

(33 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: stomach problems, inflammatory bowel disease, esophagus problems, and more.

1450 Treat Boulevard Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

(925) 296-7340

Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD is a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD is affiliated with John Muir Physician Network and John Muir Health.

Office Locations

1450 Treat Boulevard Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

(925) 296-7340

(925) 296-9042

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John Muir Health

1479 Ygnacio Valley Road Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

(925) 296-7340

(925) 296-7335

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

removal of lesion

therapeutic EGD

In 2013, Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), and therapeutic EGD procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	32
gastrointestinal procedures	63
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
minimally invasive procedures	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	63

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	94

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	18
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	140
doctor visit	140
gastrointestinal procedures	154
hospital care	377
inpatient care	377
minimally invasive procedures	154
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	140

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	45
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	86
doctor visit	84
gastrointestinal procedures	100
hospital care	243
inpatient care	243
minimally invasive procedures	100
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	86

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	56
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	38
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	129
doctor visit	87
gastrointestinal procedures	142
hospital care	304
inpatient care	304
minimally invasive procedures	142
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	129

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	53
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	34
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	188
doctor visit	241
gastrointestinal procedures	244
hospital care	549
inpatient care	549
minimally invasive procedures	244
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	188

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	31
Hispanic	25
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	75
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	279
doctor visit	281
gastrointestinal procedures	311
hospital care	448
inpatient care	448
minimally invasive procedures	311
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	279

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	26
Hispanic	20
Asian	38
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	81
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	275
doctor visit	233
gastrointestinal procedures	291
hospital care	275
inpatient care	275
minimally invasive procedures	291
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	275

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	25
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	61
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	12
diagnostic procedures	231
doctor visit	202
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	254
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144
minimally invasive procedures	254
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	231

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	15
Hispanic	24
Asian	22
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	43
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	26
diagnostic procedures	286
doctor visit	271
esophageal dilation	26
gastrointestinal procedures	312
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135
minimally invasive procedures	312
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	286

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	17
Hispanic	28
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	49
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	12
diagnostic procedures	347
doctor visit	231
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	372
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
minimally invasive procedures	372
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	347

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	15
Hispanic	31
Asian	34
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	33
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	27
diagnostic procedures	409
doctor visit	195
esophageal dilation	27
gastrointestinal procedures	470
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
minimally invasive procedures	470
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	409

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	38
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	48
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

balloon dilation	19
diagnostic procedures	221
doctor visit	181
esophageal dilation	19
gastrointestinal procedures	246
hospital care	263
inpatient care	263
minimally invasive procedures	246
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	221

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	20
Non-Hispanic White	256
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	105
85 and over	51
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	140

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	16
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. She is certified by the Certification: American Board of IM/Gastroenterology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of IM/Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

John Muir Physician Network

John Muir Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 33 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Walnut Creek, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hongha T. Vu-James, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,658 Humira $768	Mavyret $261	Viekira $174	Technivie $77	Creon $69	Other $308
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$905 XIFAXAN $790	Trulance $65	Uceris $27	XIFAXANIBSD $18	PLENVU $5
AbbVie Inc.	$832 Skyrizi $243	LINZESS $175	Humira $169	Mavyret $129	Creon $56	Other $59
Gilead Sciences Inc	$556 Epclusa $136	$420
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$482 STELARA $276	SIMPONI $130	REMICADE $56	SIMPONI ARIA $21
Other	$4,134 ENTYVIO $296	VIBERZI $262	COLOGUARD $181	ZEPOSIA $159	RESMETIROM $142	Other $3,094

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,377
Education	$176
Gift	$14

Biography

Dr. Hongha Vu-James sees patients in Walnut Creek, CA. Her medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. Her patients gave her an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Vu-James include diverticular disease, barrett's esophagus, and stomach problems. She is professionally affiliated with John Muir Physician Network. John Muir Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Vu-James attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Cleveland Clinic for residency. In addition to English, she speaks Vietnamese.