Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stephen Hurlbut, M.D.

Neurology · Bedford, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1604 HOSPITAL PKWY STE 200, Bedford, TX 76022
8178484485
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1699750836 verify on NPPES ↗
Very 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. Hurlbut 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. Hurlbut

Dr. Stephen Hurlbut is a neurology in Bedford, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hurlbut performed 1,409 Medicare services across 783 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hurlbut received a total of $6,399 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 351 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Hurlbut 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 23% volume in TX$ $6,399 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,409
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for neurology
783
Unique beneficiaries
$74
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~70 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)548$86$323
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)222$56$218
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour217$16$67
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less132$50$215
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth62$99$348
New patient office visit (30-44 min)54$75$325
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity47$89$342
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth28$142$514
EEG, extended monitoring27$339$1,026
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies21$106$444
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity20$96$455
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity16$62$238
New patient office visit (45-59 min)15$90$500
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.
24.8% high complexity
1.9% medium
73.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,399
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $914/year across 7 years
Top 35% in TX for neurology
55
Companies
351
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
$6,234 (97.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$165 (2.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,512
2023
$1,281
2022
$1,067
2021
$49
2020
$131
2019
$1,005
2018
$1,354

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,370
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$540
EMD Serono, Inc.
$329
Biogen, Inc.
$313
GENZYME CORPORATION
$292
Genentech USA, Inc.
$282
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$278
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$263
Lilly USA, LLC
$238
UCB, Inc.
$234
Amgen Inc.
$208
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$191
CSL Behring
$135
PFIZER INC.
$124
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$112
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$106
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$96
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$69
Grifols USA, LLC
$66
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$63
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$63
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$62
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$61
US WorldMeds, LLC
$60
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Eisai Inc.
$58
Allergan Inc.
$55
Egalet US Inc
$43
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$40
Abbott Laboratories
$40
GE HEALTHCARE
$38
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$36
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$34
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$27
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$25
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$25
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$23
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$23
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$22
Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
Promius Pharma LLC
$19
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Neurelis, Inc.
$18
SK Life Science, Inc.
$17
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Nevro Corp.
$16
AbbVie Inc.
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$15
GE Healthcare
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.0% 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $454 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
238
Per 100K population
11.1
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Hurlbut is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% 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. Hurlbut experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hurlbut performed 548 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. Hurlbut receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hurlbut received a total of $6,399 from 55 companies across 351 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. Hurlbut's costs compare to other neurologys in Bedford?
Dr. Hurlbut's average Medicare payment per service is $74. 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. Hurlbut) 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. 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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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 →