Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gang Hu, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Hurst, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery
— Surgically focused practice
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hu
Dr. Gang Hu is an ophthalmology specialist in Hurst, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hu performed 4,676 Medicare services across 3,711 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hu received a total of $146,517 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 451 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hu 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 18% volume in TX
$146,517 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,676
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for ophthalmology
3,711
Unique beneficiaries
$153
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~246 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
1,177 | $31 | $143 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
993 | $386 | $2,113 |
| 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. |
607 | $109 | $423 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
464 | $25 | $131 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
370 | $231 | $1,160 |
| 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. |
233 | $95 | $369 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
172 | $27 | $124 |
| Eye exam, established patient, focused A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom. |
81 | $55 | $130 |
| Complex cataract removal with lens implant A surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye and insert an artificial lens to restore vision. |
74 | $535 | $2,822 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
69 | $76 | $251 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
60 | $108 | $405 |
| 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. |
59 | $69 | $250 |
| Cataract removal with artificial lens and drainage device insertion Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens followed by the insertion of an artificial lens and a drainage device into the front chamber of the eye. |
45 | $435 | $2,681 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
41 | $387 | $2,387 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
38 | $15 | $78 |
| Laser eye fluid drainage tract creation A laser procedure used to create drainage tracts in the iris to help fluid flow out of the eye. |
30 | $168 | $749 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
26 | $47 | $208 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
25 | $26 | $117 |
| Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing. |
22 | $11 | $46 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
21 | $75 | $238 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
19 | $25 | $108 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
17 | $17 | $80 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
17 | $44 | $170 |
| Imaging of front third of eye Imaging of the front third of the eye. |
16 | $18 | $84 |
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.
21.2% high complexity
5.0% medium
73.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$146,517
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $20,931/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for ophthalmology
32
Companies
451
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$122,319 (83.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14,618 (10.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,580 (6.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$16,352
2023
$54,653
2022
$18,804
2021
$9,256
2020
$5,557
2019
$19,387
2018
$22,508
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
RxSight Inc
$45,703
Alcon Vision LLC
$36,474
Alcon Research LLC
$15,243
Glaukos Corporation
$13,786
Shire North American Group Inc
$9,476
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$5,179
Alcon Research Ltd
$4,655
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$4,446
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$4,107
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$3,201
Ivantis, Inc
$894
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$568
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$357
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$308
Allergan, Inc.
$283
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$224
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$202
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$200
ABBVIE INC.
$193
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$175
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$156
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$133
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$130
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$119
Allergan Inc.
$82
Optos, Inc.
$61
TISSUETECH, INC.
$43
Dompe US, Inc.
$33
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$23
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$19
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 66.5% 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 →
The majority of payments (84%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for ophthalmology in TX.
Equivalent to $3,133 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
234
Per 100K population
11.0
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
SAINT CAMILLUS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Hu is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Hu experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hu performed 1,177 corneal topography and eye depth measurement 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. Hu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hu received a total of $146,517 from 32 companies across 451 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. Hu's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Hurst?
Dr. Hu's average Medicare payment per service is $153. 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. Hu) 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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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.
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