Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jessica Hildebrand, MD
Hematology & Oncology · Connelly Springs, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hildebrand
Dr. Jessica Hildebrand is a hematology & oncology specialist in Connelly Springs, NC, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hildebrand performed 27,406 Medicare services across 2,766 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hildebrand received a total of $1,684 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 108 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. Hildebrand 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in NC
$1,684 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗27,406
Medicare services
Top 8% in NC for hematology & oncology
2,766
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,827 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
8,870 | $0 | $2 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 7,860 | $19 | $36 |
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) | 1,600 | $0 | $2 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,598 | $0 | $0 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
978 | $8 | $11 |
| 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. |
967 | $8 | $29 |
| 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. |
917 | $93 | $271 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 880 | $0 | $2 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
820 | $10 | $50 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
552 | $9 | $42 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
232 | $0 | $6 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
164 | $92 | $297 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
139 | $53 | $165 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 116 | $162 | $464 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
112 | $13 | $63 |
| Iron level test | 112 | $6 | $34 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
112 | $9 | $40 |
| 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. |
112 | $6 | $21 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
88 | $14 | $49 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
87 | $12 | $44 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
83 | $1 | $17 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
79 | $58 | $613 |
| 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. |
71 | $10 | $48 |
| 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. |
51 | $47 | $191 |
| 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. |
50 | $144 | $636 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
49 | $21 | $73 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
46 | $48 | $144 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
43 | $1 | $4 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
42 | $16 | $58 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
40 | $9 | $68 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
36 | $15 | $55 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
33 | $14 | $51 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
33 | $3 | $19 |
| 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. |
32 | $18 | $66 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 32 | $18 | $66 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
32 | $5 | $75 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
32 | $18 | $47 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
31 | $2 | $18 |
| 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. |
25 | $48 | $148 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
25 | $61 | $216 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
23 | $72 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
23 | $29 | $40 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
21 | $5 | $99 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
21 | $92 | $216 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $128 | $418 |
| Whole body bone and joint nuclear medicine scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses a radioactive tracer to create pictures of the entire skeleton and joints. This scan helps evaluate bone health and detect abnormalities throughout the body. |
19 | $177 | $529 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
17 | $3 | $17 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
16 | $8 | $37 |
| HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibody test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect HIV-1 antigens and antibodies for both HIV-1 and HIV-2. |
16 | $24 | $71 |
| 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. |
13 | $27 | $160 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
12 | $51 | $114 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
12 | $122 | $300 |
| Complete x-ray of body bones An x-ray imaging procedure that captures images of the entire skeletal system. |
12 | $46 | $150 |
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.
2.4% high complexity
77.9% medium
19.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗$1,684
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $337/year across 5 years
Bottom 49% in NC for hematology & oncology
27
Companies
108
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
$1,668 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$21
2021
$13
2020
$278
2019
$737
2018
$635
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$21
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
PFIZER INC.
$291
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$219
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$191
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$120
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$99
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$78
GENZYME CORPORATION
$78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$73
Exelixis Inc.
$60
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Celgene Corporation
$51
Amgen Inc.
$47
Genentech USA, Inc.
$41
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$41
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$26
Lilly USA, LLC
$23
Verastem, Inc.
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$15
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$14
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$13
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$12
Incyte Corporation
$12
Secura Bio, Inc.
$11
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 41.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFINITOR · AKYNZEO · Abraxane · Alecensa · Avastin · BOSULIF · CALQUENCE · CINVANTI · CYRAMZA · Cabometyx · Copiktra · DARZALEX · ELIQUIS · ERLEADA · Erleada · FARYDAK · GAUCHER-DISEASE · GILOTRIF · IBRANCE · IMBRUVICA · INLYTA · JAKAFI · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · Kyprolis · LYNPARZA · Lonsurf · MVASI · MYLOTARG · NERLYNX · Nerlynx · Nplate · OPDIVO · PIQRAY · PROMACTA · RYDAPT · Revlimid · Rubraca · SANDOSTATIN LAR · SARCLISA · Stivarga · TASIGNA · TUMOR LYSIS SYNDROME - DISEASE · Udenyca · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · XALKORI · XPOVIO · XTANDI · Xermelo · Yescarta · ZYTIGA
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
9.1
County median income
$55,684
Nearest hospital
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
8.8 mi
8.8 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 2023 |
| 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. Hildebrand is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Hildebrand experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hildebrand performed 8,870 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Hildebrand receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hildebrand received a total of $1,684 from 27 companies across 108 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. Hildebrand's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Connelly Springs?
Dr. Hildebrand's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Hildebrand) 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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