Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Omar Hudson, M.D.

Pediatrics · Melbourne, FL
Low-engagement
1223 GATEWAY DR STE 1G, Melbourne, FL 32901
3217230072
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1043417421 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hudson from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
Are you Dr. Hudson? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Hudson

Dr. Omar Hudson is a pediatrics in Melbourne, FL, with 18 years in practice.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hudson received a total of $4,425 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 131 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatrics. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hudson is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice$ $4,425 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,425
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $632/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for pediatrics
28
Companies
131
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,453 (55.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,892 (42.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$79 (1.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$30
2023
$265
2022
$202
2021
$266
2020
$2,125
2019
$453
2018
$1,084

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$1,892
Novo Nordisk Inc
$938
AbbVie, Inc.
$284
ABBVIE INC.
$179
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$136
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$134
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$78
Ascendis Pharma, Inc.
$77
MannKind Corporation
$76
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$70
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$64
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$61
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$57
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$36
Strongbridge US INC.
$34
Insulet Corporation
$34
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31
PFIZER INC.
$29
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$27
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
Ascensia Diabetes Care US Inc.
$20
VistaPharm, Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$16
DEXCOM, INC.
$14
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$13
Companion Medical, Inc.
$11
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 70.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · FENSOLVI · FIASP · FreeStyle Lite system · GENOTROPIN · GVOKE PFS · INCRELEX · InPen · Increlex · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MACRILEN · Macrilen · Minimed 670G System · Minimed 770G System · Norditropin · NovoLog · Omnipod · Ozempic · SKYTROFA · SOMATULINE DEPOT · Saxenda · Somatuline Depot · Strensiq · Synthroid · TOUJEO · TZIELD · Thyquidity · Tirosint · Triptodur · UNITHROID · V-GO DISPOSABLE INSULIN DELIVERY · Victoza · ZEGALOGUE · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 insulin pump
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (55%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for pediatrics in FL.

Looking for a pediatrics in Melbourne?
Compare pediatricss in the Melbourne area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse pediatricss nearby

Geographic Context

Pediatricss within 10 mi
73
Per 100K population
11.8
County median income
$75,817
Nearest hospital
HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data— No dataN/A
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Hudson is a pediatrics, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 3%), with 18 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Hudson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hudson received a total of $4,425 from 28 companies across 131 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Hudson) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →