Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christopher Hudak, MD

Endocrinology · Flower Mound, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
5401 LONG PRAIRIE RD STE 200, Flower Mound, TX 75028
9404425209
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1831366954 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. Hudak 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. Hudak

Dr. Christopher Hudak is an endocrinology in Flower Mound, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hudak performed 895 Medicare services across 596 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hudak received a total of $11,795 from 69 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 558 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Hudak 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 43% volume in TX$ $11,795 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
895
Medicare services
Top 43% in TX for endocrinology
596
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~53 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)509$90$264
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report103$26$90
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue102$84$243
New patient office visit (45-59 min)92$118$340
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument29$3$7
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)24$129$368
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth19$104$280
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)17$69$186
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 ↗
$11,795
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,685/year across 7 years
Top 30% in TX for endocrinology
69
Companies
558
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
$9,723 (82.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,072 (17.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,070
2023
$1,867
2022
$2,615
2021
$820
2020
$13
2019
$2,201
2018
$2,209

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$2,135
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,032
Lilly USA, LLC
$842
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$731
Amgen Inc.
$643
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$527
Mannkind Corporation
$464
MannKind Corporation
$338
Dexcom, Inc.
$307
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$290
Radius Health, Inc.
$244
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$240
Insulet Corporation
$215
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$207
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$206
Medtronic, Inc.
$203
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$175
Abbott Laboratories
$169
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$138
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$133
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$130
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$129
Corcept Therapeutics
$127
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$125
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$117
CeQur Corporation
$109
AbbVie, Inc.
$108
Shire North American Group Inc
$103
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$99
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$93
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$87
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$84
ABBVIE INC.
$80
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$79
PFIZER INC.
$78
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$73
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
Valeritas, Inc.
$58
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$57
Strongbridge US INC.
$48
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$40
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$39
Tolmar, Inc.
$39
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$38
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$37
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
AbbVie Inc.
$28
Avvisto Therapeutics, LLC
$28
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$26
LifeScan, Inc.
$26
ABIOMED
$24
Companion Medical, Inc.
$24
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$22
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$21
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$21
Alvogen Inc
$16
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$16
DEXCOM, INC.
$15
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
VIVUS, Inc.
$14
VIVUS LLC
$14
LIFESCAN, INC.
$13
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$12
Senseonics, Incorporated
$12
Nevro Corp.
$12
Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.0% 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 (82%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,318 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Endocrinologys within 10 mi
95
Per 100K population
10.0
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL FLOWER MOUND
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. Hudak is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Hudak experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hudak performed 509 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. Hudak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hudak received a total of $11,795 from 69 companies across 558 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. Hudak's costs compare to other endocrinologys in Flower Mound?
Dr. Hudak's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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. Hudak) 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 →