Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Diana Dickens, MD
Allergy & Immunology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Dickens
Dr. Diana Dickens is an allergy & immunology specialist in Houston, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dickens performed 2,831 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dickens received a total of $15,221 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 606 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dickens is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 46% volume in TX
$15,221 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,831
Medicare services
Top 46% in TX for allergy & immunology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
877 | $3 | $15 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
370 | $11 | $30 |
| 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. |
264 | $96 | $270 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
251 | $8 | $30 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
196 | $2 | $6 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
180 | $0 | $0 |
| Skin allergy test A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
160 | $7 | $20 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
153 | $21 | $90 |
| Inhaled albuterol and ipratropium bromide via DME Administration of FDA-approved albuterol and ipratropium bromide medication through durable medical equipment. |
82 | $0 | $5 |
| Formoterol fumarate inhalation solution, 20 mcg This code describes the administration of a 20 microgram unit dose of FDA-approved, non-compounded formoterol fumarate inhalation solution via durable medical equipment. |
75 | $4 | $30 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
47 | $7 | $45 |
| Nitric oxide gas level test A test that measures the level of nitric oxide gas in the body. |
31 | $15 | $25 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
27 | $30 | $150 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $102 | $410 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
26 | $67 | $180 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
23 | $13 | $45 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
16 | $41 | $100 |
| Helicobacter pylori drug administration This procedure involves the administration of a medication specifically used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. |
13 | $8 | $20 |
| Inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction, first hour This procedure involves administering inhaled medication to treat acute airway obstruction during the first hour of treatment. |
13 | $40 | $60 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,221
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,174/year across 7 years
Top 19% in TX for allergy & immunology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
606
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,139
2023
$2,185
2022
$2,122
2021
$2,157
2020
$1,659
2019
$2,908
2018
$2,050
Payments by company (2024)
GENZYME CORPORATION
$529
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$365
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$219
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$183
Grifols USA, LLC
$178
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$166
Genentech USA, Inc.
$138
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$111
CSL Behring
$47
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$42
Pulmonx Corporation
$29
Optinose US, Inc.
$28
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$23
HOSPIRA, INC.
$22
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
kaleo, Inc.
$19
Aytu BioPharma, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 52.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,222
GENZYME CORPORATION
$2,157
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,881
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,231
Genentech USA, Inc.
$645
Grifols USA, LLC
$640
OptiNose US, Inc.
$609
Optinose US, Inc.
$600
PFIZER INC.
$592
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$490
Shire North American Group Inc
$425
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$343
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$289
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$286
CSL Behring
$215
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$208
AbbVie Inc.
$204
ALK-Abello, Inc
$196
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$195
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$179
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$169
Incyte Corporation
$125
Ethicon US, LLC
$122
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$111
Insmed, Inc.
$106
kaleo, Inc.
$99
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$97
Amgen Inc.
$86
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$82
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$65
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$62
Phadia US Inc.
$59
ABBVIE INC.
$51
ADMA BioManufacturing LLC
$40
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$36
Pulmonx Corporation
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
HOSPIRA, INC.
$22
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$22
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$21
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$20
USWM, LLC
$20
Aytu BioPharma, Inc.
$19
LEO Pharma Inc.
$19
Kaleo, Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Electromed, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 41.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · ACTHAR · ADBRY · AIRSUPRA · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · AUVI-Q · AYVAKIT · AirDuo Digihaler · AirDuo RespiClick · Auvi-Q · BREATHTEK · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CAMZYOS · CINQAIR · CINRYZE · CUTAQUIG · CUVITRU · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · Dymista · EOHILIA · EUCRISA · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FIRAZYR · GATTEX · HYQVIA · Haegarda · Hizentra · ImmunoCAP · Karbinal · LINX Reflux Management System · LONHALA MAGNAIR · MOTEGRITY · NUCALA · NUZYRA · OPZELURA · ORLADEYO · Odactra · PANZYGA · Prolastin-C · Prolastin-C Liquid · RINVOQ · RUCONEST · SINUVA · SMARTVEST · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYMJEPI · TAKHZYRO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Talicia · Utibron · XOLAIR · Xembify · Xhance · Xolair · Yupelri · ZEPHYR DELIVERY CATHETER · inCourage
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Allergy & immunologists in nearby ZIP areas
58
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST
4.3 mi
4.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Dickens is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Dickens experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dickens performed 877 allergy skin test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Dickens receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dickens received a total of $15,221 from 48 companies across 606 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Dickens's costs compare to other allergy & immunologists in Houston?
Dr. Dickens's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Dickens) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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