Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Hozdic, MD
Family Medicine · Atlanta, TX
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. Hozdic
Dr. Richard Hozdic is a family medicine specialist in Atlanta, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hozdic performed 3,173 Medicare services across 2,115 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hozdic received a total of $1,883 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 95 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Hozdic is Very 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in TX
$1,883 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,173
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for family medicine
2,115
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
636 | $10 | $105 |
| 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. |
506 | $8 | $47 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
383 | $13 | $90 |
| 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. |
335 | $91 | $245 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
216 | $8 | $20 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
176 | $16 | $91 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
162 | $9 | $61 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
124 | $9 | $65 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
88 | $8 | $88 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
80 | $57 | $120 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
64 | $3 | $28 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
49 | $4 | $27 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
43 | $7 | $37 |
| 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. |
37 | $64 | $174 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
31 | $3 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
31 | $30 | $35 |
| 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. |
27 | $61 | $500 |
| Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes. |
27 | $30 | $80 |
| 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. |
26 | $72 | $75 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
19 | $12 | $75 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
18 | $15 | $73 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
18 | $19 | $96 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 17 | $18 | $85 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
17 | $50 | $155 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
16 | $36 | $171 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
14 | $83 | $215 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
13 | $8 | $42 |
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 ↗$1,883
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $269/year across 7 years
Top 28% in TX for family medicine
27
Companies
95
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
$1,858 (98.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25 (1.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$337
2023
$410
2022
$281
2021
$214
2020
$78
2019
$230
2018
$333
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$242
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$165
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$153
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$152
Lilly USA, LLC
$146
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$120
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$119
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$112
ABBVIE INC.
$89
PFIZER INC.
$70
Novo Nordisk Inc
$60
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Dexcom, Inc.
$55
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$54
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
Abbott Laboratories
$37
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$32
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$29
AbbVie Inc.
$27
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Exact Sciences Corporation
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
GE HEALTHCARE
$16
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$13
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 29.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · Aimovig · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EPKINLY · EVENITY · Entyvio · FARXIGA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GVOKE HYPOPEN · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · LEQVIO · MYRBETRIQ · NEXLETOL · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · QELBREE · QULIPTA · Repatha · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · ZEPBOUND
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.
Equivalent to $59 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
63.0
County median income
$54,328
Nearest hospital
WADLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
18.1 mi
18.1 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hozdic is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hozdic experienced with comprehensive metabolic blood panel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hozdic performed 636 comprehensive metabolic blood panel 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. Hozdic receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hozdic received a total of $1,883 from 27 companies across 95 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. Hozdic's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Atlanta?
Dr. Hozdic's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Hozdic) 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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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. 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.
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