Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Chad Hammett, M.D.
Dermatology · Beaumont, 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. Hammett
Dr. Chad Hammett is a dermatology specialist in Beaumont, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hammett performed 9,438 Medicare services across 5,338 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hammett received a total of $6,936 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 436 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Hammett 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 2% volume in TX
$6,936 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,438
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for dermatology
5,338
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~497 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. |
875 | $79 | $135 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
716 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
714 | $8 | $25 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
708 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
703 | $10 | $60 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
513 | $13 | $60 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
380 | $16 | $45 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
341 | $7 | $20 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
340 | $17 | $45 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
328 | $10 | $25 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
302 | $6 | $20 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
268 | $76 | $110 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
239 | $122 | $150 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
238 | $2 | $11 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
230 | $29 | $65 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
230 | $3 | $8 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
210 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
197 | $60 | $100 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
188 | $65 | $95 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
155 | $27 | $55 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
153 | $25 | $60 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
130 | $15 | $40 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
128 | $6 | $20 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 109 | $18 | $50 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
102 | $8 | $20 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
90 | $13 | $30 |
| Iron level test | 86 | $6 | $15 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
75 | $60 | $100 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
73 | $30 | $55 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
66 | $4 | $15 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
63 | $132 | $175 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
58 | $18 | $40 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
51 | $97 | $200 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
49 | $107 | $150 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
48 | $76 | $100 |
| 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. |
43 | $9 | $20 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
42 | $61 | $100 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
41 | $19 | $47 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
40 | $29 | $45 |
| 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. |
34 | $35 | $125 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
30 | $0 | $20 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
20 | $38 | $75 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
19 | $7 | $17 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 13 | $6 | $15 |
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 ↗$6,936
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $991/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for dermatology
54
Companies
436
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
$6,919 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$810
2023
$1,927
2022
$1,416
2021
$1,370
2020
$549
2019
$148
2018
$715
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,074
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$535
PFIZER INC.
$408
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$363
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$359
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$354
AbbVie Inc.
$346
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$344
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$307
Novo Nordisk Inc
$281
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$234
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$158
Lilly USA, LLC
$157
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$136
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$131
Corium, LLC
$128
Allergan, Inc.
$121
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$112
Lundbeck LLC
$105
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$98
Amgen Inc.
$86
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$79
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$75
Neurelis, Inc.
$75
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$72
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$63
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$50
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$46
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$42
UCB, Inc.
$41
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$36
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$28
Almatica Pharma LLC
$27
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$26
EISAI INC.
$22
Baxter Healthcare
$18
Hologic, LLC
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$17
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$15
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$14
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Tolmar, Inc.
$13
Radius Health, Inc.
$13
Itamar Medical Inc
$5
Top 3 companies account for 29.1% of total 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 dermatology in TX.
Equivalent to $73 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
3.5
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS SOUTHEAST TEXAS- ST ELIZABETH
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. Hammett is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of TX peers, 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. Hammett experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hammett performed 875 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. Hammett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hammett received a total of $6,936 from 54 companies across 436 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. Hammett's costs compare to other dermatologists in Beaumont?
Dr. Hammett's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Hammett) 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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