Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bobbi Hurst

Medical Physician Assistant · Elkin, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
101 ELDON PARKS DR STE B, Elkin, NC 28621
3365260188
In practice since 2022 (4 years)
NPI: 1962133660 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Hurst 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 →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hurst

Dr. Bobbi Hurst is a medical physician assistant in Elkin, NC, with 4 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hurst performed 115 Medicare services across 86 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hurst received a total of $9,170 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 403 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical physician assistant. 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. Hurst is 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.

✓ 4 years in practice ▲ 115 Medicare services $9,170 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
115
Medicare services
Bottom 27% in NC for medical physician assistant
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
86
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~29 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
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.
95 $62 $106
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.
20 $86 $160
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,170
Total received (2022-2024)
Avg $3,057/year across 3 years
Top 4% in NC for medical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
403
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
$9,170 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,512
2023
$2,808
2022
$850

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
EMD Serono, Inc.
$2,324
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$653
ABBVIE INC.
$449
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$417
PFIZER INC.
$238
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$202
Lilly USA, LLC
$182
MDD US Operations, LLC
$158
SK Life Science, Inc.
$125
UCB, Inc.
$97
Neurelis, Inc.
$87
Biogen, Inc.
$79
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$68
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$67
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$36
Eisai Inc.
$30
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$26
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$24
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$24
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$24
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$23
Celgene Corporation
$21
ARGENX US, INC.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$15
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$7
Top 3 companies account for 62.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2022-2024) ›
EMD Serono, Inc.
$2,807
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,421
ABBVIE INC.
$665
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$661
PFIZER INC.
$443
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$417
Lilly USA, LLC
$309
MDD US Operations, LLC
$237
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$228
SK Life Science, Inc.
$199
Neurelis, Inc.
$175
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$175
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$154
Biogen, Inc.
$130
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$119
Corium, LLC
$117
UCB, Inc.
$117
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$90
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$87
Eisai Inc.
$83
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$70
ARGENX US, INC.
$51
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$49
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$43
Celgene Corporation
$36
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$36
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$36
Genentech USA, Inc.
$35
EISAI INC.
$34
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$32
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$26
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$7
Top 3 companies account for 53.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for medical physician assistant in NC.

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Geographic Context

Medical physician assistants within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
30.8
County median income
$56,095
Nearest hospital
HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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 High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Hurst is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of NC peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Hurst experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hurst performed 95 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Hurst receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hurst received a total of $9,170 from 36 companies across 403 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. Hurst's costs compare to other medical physician assistants in Elkin?
Dr. Hurst's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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 High for Dr. Hurst) 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 ↗, 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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.

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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 →