Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Oliver Hunter, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Baytown, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hunter
Dr. Oliver Hunter is a radiation oncology in Baytown, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hunter performed 6,628 Medicare services across 5,786 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hunter received a total of $571 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 13 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hunter is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 12% volume in TX$ $571 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,628
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for radiation oncology
5,786
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~331 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 1,402 | $7 | $60 |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | 437 | $86 | $1,991 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 337 | $141 | $3,009 |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views | 269 | $47 | $250 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 260 | $145 | $3,000 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | 219 | $42 | $300 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test | 160 | $47 | $700 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 158 | $156 | $3,000 |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | 152 | $156 | $3,000 |
| Mri scan of leg without contrast | 128 | $165 | $2,953 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | 122 | $128 | $3,000 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 120 | $22 | $203 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 112 | $7 | $49 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 110 | $71 | $800 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 102 | $71 | $592 |
| X-ray of chest, minimum of 4 views | 93 | $30 | $250 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 89 | $140 | $385 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 86 | $28 | $251 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 76 | $87 | $1,894 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | 71 | $80 | $462 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 69 | $280 | $3,461 |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 68 | $242 | $4,500 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | 66 | $53 | $350 |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | 63 | $21 | $180 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 63 | $17 | $157 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 61 | $22 | $191 |
| Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg | 61 | $0 | $934 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 60 | $136 | $587 |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | 57 | $66 | $100 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | 57 | $9 | $592 |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast | 55 | $163 | $3,000 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 49 | $142 | $2,464 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 48 | $7 | $62 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 45 | $44 | $423 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 43 | $36 | $1,367 |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 40 | $345 | $5,000 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 39 | $34 | $215 |
| X-ray of middle spine, minimum of 4 views | 38 | $35 | $215 |
| Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract | 38 | $35 | $237 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | 38 | $193 | $415 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 37 | $9 | $72 |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | 36 | $126 | $3,000 |
| Double contrast x-ray of esophagus | 36 | $27 | $204 |
| Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | 35 | $30 | $372 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views | 34 | $46 | $215 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 34 | $28 | $147 |
| Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot | 32 | $10 | $76 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 30 | $74 | $2,000 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | 30 | $92 | $2,000 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | 28 | $79 | $150 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 27 | $7 | $68 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 26 | $20 | $118 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic | 26 | $137 | $1,100 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 25 | $7 | $59 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 25 | $26 | $115 |
| Ct scan of chest before and after contrast | 24 | $137 | $3,000 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | 24 | $244 | $4,500 |
| Ct scan of arm without contrast | 24 | $113 | $2,000 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity | 23 | $21 | $197 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | 23 | $22 | $184 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 20 | $7 | $61 |
| Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | 20 | $358 | $5,000 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 19 | $231 | $4,000 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 19 | $41 | $658 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level | 18 | $108 | $3,000 |
| Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast | 18 | $262 | $4,500 |
| Single contrast x-ray of esophagus | 18 | $24 | $153 |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | 17 | $27 | $237 |
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | 16 | $203 | $6,000 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 16 | $9 | $71 |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | 16 | $53 | $383 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 16 | $7 | $60 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 16 | $7 | $59 |
| Follow-through x-ray of small intestines | 16 | $27 | $204 |
| Joint injection, major joint | 15 | $37 | $320 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 15 | $6 | $60 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | 15 | $199 | $500 |
| Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance | 14 | $68 | $527 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | 14 | $141 | $3,500 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast | 14 | $196 | $4,500 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician | 14 | $10 | $75 |
| Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies | 14 | $231 | $1,500 |
| Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing | 14 | $71 | $100 |
| Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function | 14 | $100 | $200 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) | 14 | $46 | $250 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | 13 | $194 | $3,500 |
| Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast | 13 | $283 | $4,500 |
| Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract | 13 | $32 | $236 |
| Single contrast x-ray of small intestine | 13 | $32 | $162 |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast | 12 | $258 | $4,500 |
| Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium | 11 | $23 | $255 |
| Ultrasound scan of scrotum | 11 | $25 | $219 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
55.6% medium
44.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$571
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $114/year across 5 years
Top 34% in TX for radiation oncology
5
Companies
13
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
$571 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$225
2023$72
2022$78
2020$40
2019$155
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$419
GE HealthCare
$45
Terumo Medical Corporation
$38
GE HEALTHCARE
$35
Ethicon US, LLC
$33
Top 3 companies account for 88.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLIA · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · Artis pheno · Artis zee multi-purpose · Biograph Vision 600 (8 Ring/64 CT) · MAGNETOM Skyra · MAGNETOM Terra 7T MRI Scanner · Neuwave · SOMATOM X.cite
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.
Equivalent to $9 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hunter is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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
Is Dr. Hunter experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hunter performed 1,402 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Hunter receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hunter received a total of $571 from 5 companies across 13 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. Hunter's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Baytown?
Dr. Hunter's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Hunter) 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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