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Dr. John Hudson, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hudson
Dr. John Hudson is a hematology & oncology specialist in Augusta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hudson performed 93,878 Medicare services across 4,165 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hudson received a total of $3,120 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 156 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. 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 Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in GA
$3,120 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗93,878
Medicare services
Top 9% in GA for hematology & oncology
4,165
Unique beneficiaries
$6
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~4,694 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
26,520 | $0 | $2 |
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
24,000 | $1 | $2 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 12,300 | $18 | $47 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
11,525 | $2 | $6 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
7,401 | $0 | $1 |
| Iron infusion (Monoferric) | 2,000 | $17 | $55 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,378 | $8 | $12 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
1,335 | $8 | $67 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,189 | $10 | $67 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
721 | $87 | $259 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
667 | $0 | $1 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 440 | $1 | $2 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
417 | $13 | $50 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
371 | $10 | $75 |
| Iron level test | 327 | $6 | $40 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
312 | $12 | $50 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 280 | $0 | $1 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
270 | $6 | $36 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
209 | $16 | $60 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
172 | $43 | $120 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
165 | $21 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
163 | $56 | $155 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
157 | $93 | $707 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 147 | $20 | $75 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
139 | $60 | $140 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
128 | $1 | $7 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
110 | $15 | $55 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 106 | $18 | $60 |
| Red blood cell folate level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid stored inside red blood cells to assess long-term folate status. |
78 | $17 | $50 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
66 | $9 | $50 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
64 | $6 | $80 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
59 | $20 | $150 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
57 | $15 | $75 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
56 | $222 | $711 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
55 | $129 | $294 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
53 | $1 | $5 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
52 | $49 | $350 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
48 | $84 | $538 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $107 | $400 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
34 | $11 | $75 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
31 | $35 | $208 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
31 | $19 | $75 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
30 | $14 | $50 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
29 | $141 | $617 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
28 | $25 | $235 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
25 | $7 | $22 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
22 | $76 | $350 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
22 | $3 | $10 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
22 | $22 | $220 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
17 | $137 | $718 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
14 | $8 | $27 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
56.6% high complexity
35.7% medium
7.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,120
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $446/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in GA for hematology & oncology
44
Companies
156
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
$2,718 (87.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$401 (12.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$374
2023
$539
2022
$400
2021
$433
2020
$326
2019
$527
2018
$521
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$114
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$97
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$50
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$25
PFIZER INC.
$22
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 69.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$491
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$418
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$191
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$185
GENZYME CORPORATION
$179
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$163
PFIZER INC.
$155
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$118
US Oncology Corporate, Inc.
$109
Incyte Corporation
$94
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$90
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$85
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$77
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$76
Genentech USA, Inc.
$75
Celgene Corporation
$60
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$50
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$32
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$32
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$31
EMD Serono, Inc.
$29
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$25
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$20
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Advanced Accelerator Applications
$18
Seagen Inc.
$17
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Exelixis Inc.
$17
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$17
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$15
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$15
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$13
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$12
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Sandoz Inc.
$12
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$11
Secura Bio, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARIA Radiation Therapy Management Software · AYVAKIT · BLENREP · BOSULIF · BRAFTOVI · BRIUMVI · BRUKINSA · Bavencio · Cabometyx · DARZALEX · Enhertu · Erleada · FERAHEME · Fabhalta · Farydak · GAVRETO · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · Imbruvica · JAKAFI · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · LENVIMA · LIBTAYO · LORBRENA · LUTATHERA · LYNPARZA · Lutathera · MEKINIST · Nubeqa · OPDIVO · Orserdu · PIQRAY · PROMACTA · Pedmark · Perjeta · Pomalyst · QULIPTA · REBLOZYL · SCEMBLIX · SYLVANT · TASIGNA · TECENTRIQ · TIVDAK · Trodelvy · TrueBeam · VELCADE · XALKORI · XOSPATA · XTANDI · Xermelo · YONSA · Yescarta · ZEPZELCA · ZIEXTENZO · clonoSEQ
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 (87%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
13.6
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hudson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hudson experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hudson performed 26,520 iron infusion (feraheme) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Hudson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hudson received a total of $3,120 from 44 companies across 156 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.
How do Dr. Hudson's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Augusta?
Dr. Hudson's average Medicare payment per service is $6. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very 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 →
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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 ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, 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.
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