Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Hull, MD

Cytopathology Physician · Irving, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
4770 REGENT BLVD, Irving, TX 75063
9729344300
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1891998365 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. Hull 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 →
Are you Dr. Hull? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Hull

Dr. David Hull is a cytopathology physician in Irving, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hull performed 18,821 Medicare services across 14,631 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hull received a total of $71 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 3 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cytopathology physician. 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. Hull 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX$ $71 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
18,821
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for cytopathology physician
14,631
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,046 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
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique2,376$36$100
Detection test by nucleic acid for human papillomavirus (hpv), high-risk types2,080$34$69
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with screening by automated system and manual rescreening under physician supervision2,009$26$66
Infectious disease DNA/RNA test1,643$34$66
Blood draw (venipuncture)1,406$8$24
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity1,160$47$121
Yeast/candida DNA test1,128$34$67
Cell examination of urine, manual902$451$1,215
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)864$18$28
Pap test, automated thin layer preparation; automated system and manual rescreening551$26$67
Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method413$217$772
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, screening by cytotechnologist under physician supervision343$20$52
Detection test for gardnerella vaginalis (bacteria), amplified probe technique338$34$70
Testosterone (hormone) level, total260$25$65
Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); human papillomavirus (hpv), high-risk types (e.g., 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68) for cervical cancer screening, must be performed in addition to pap test257$34$69
Detection test by nucleic acid for trichomonas vaginalis (genital parasite), amplified probe technique248$34$66
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure248$119$288
Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free234$18$28
Detection test by nucleic acid for chlamydia trachomatis, amplified probe technique205$34$63
Detection test by nucleic acid for neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhoeae bacteria), amplified probe technique205$34$63
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial177$72$202
Pap test, manual screening162$20$61
Measurement of total estradiol (hormone)160$27$70
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician148$23$58
Measurement of dna of bacteria in vaginal fluid specimen120$254$448
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report105$62$137
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional105$59$155
Complete blood count (CBC), automated102$6$17
Detection of mycoplasma genitalium by dna or rna probe98$34$64
Red blood cell concentration measurement92$2$5
Blood count, hemoglobin83$2$5
Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique74$34$74
Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique71$34$74
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel61$10$26
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity61$187$460
Detection test by nucleic acid for herpes simplex virus, amplified probe technique50$34$66
Basic metabolic blood panel48$8$21
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination48$12$34
Pap test45$15$59
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with manual screening and rescreening by cytotechnologist under physician supervision40$27$54
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report37$82$184
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential32$8$20
Urinalysis with microscopic exam18$3$10
Detection test by nucleic acid for human papillomavirus (hpv), types 16 and 18 only14$40$87
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 ↗
$71
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $24/year across 3 years
Bottom 38% in TX for cytopathology physician
3
Companies
3
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
$71 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$33
2022
$24
2020
$14

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ATRICURE, INC.
$33
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$24
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ENTYVIO · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
Looking for a cytopathology physician in Irving?
Compare cytopathology physicians in the Irving area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse cytopathology physicians nearby

Geographic Context

Cytopathology Physicians within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SURGICAL HOSPITAL AT LAS COLINAS
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. Hull is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Hull experienced with cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hull performed 2,376 cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 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. Hull receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hull received a total of $71 from 3 companies across 3 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. Hull's costs compare to other cytopathology physicians in Irving?
Dr. Hull's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Hull) 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.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

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 →