Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Hutson, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Hallsville, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
302 S CENTRAL ST, Hallsville, TX 75650
9036383400
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1730317579 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Hutson 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. Hutson

Dr. David Hutson is a physician assistant in Hallsville, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hutson performed 3,068 Medicare services across 1,782 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hutson is 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,068
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for physician assistant
1,782
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~192 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid) 600 $0 $2
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection 596 $0 $40
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle 397 $8 $34
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 391 $71 $304
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 121 $46 $215
Betamethasone steroid injection 120 $5 $17
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 116 $34 $238
Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus 102 $92 $240
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg 86 $0 $70
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 82 $7 $63
Detection test by nucleic acid for respiratory syncytial virus, amplified probe technique 76 $68 $170
Automated urinalysis 75 $2 $56
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 63 $83 $395
Blood draw (venipuncture) 47 $8 $8
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 41 $16 $82
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel 36 $10 $98
Detection test by multiplex amplified probe technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (covid-19), influenza virus types a and b, and respiratory syncytial virus 34 $136 $351
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential 31 $8 $72
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 30 $46 $266
Chest X-ray, 2 views 13 $18 $80
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 11 $116 $426
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.
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
55
Per 100K population
79.0
County median income
$66,040
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER
10.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Hutson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with 16 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. Hutson experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hutson performed 600 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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.
How do Dr. Hutson's costs compare to other physician assistants in Hallsville?
Dr. Hutson's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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 High for Dr. Hutson) 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 ↗, 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 →