Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Hector Colon, M.D.

Neurology · Killeen, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2207 CLEAR CREEK RD STE 205, Killeen, TX 76549
2545262343
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1164588877 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. Colon 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. Colon

Dr. Hector Colon is a neurology in Killeen, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Colon performed 19,703 Medicare services across 805 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Colon received a total of $22,784 from 67 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 889 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Colon 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 4% volume in TX$ $22,784 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
19,703
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for neurology
805
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,037 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
Botox injection, per unit18,200$5$10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,222$89$187
Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face93$113$350
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)84$154$321
EEG, extended monitoring32$44$105
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)28$55$132
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or23$25$47
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)21$127$262
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 ↗
$22,784
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,255/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for neurology
67
Companies
889
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
$22,745 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$40 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,193
2023
$3,867
2022
$2,314
2021
$3,232
2020
$1,600
2019
$3,308
2018
$5,269

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$4,534
EMD Serono, Inc.
$2,874
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,911
Biogen, Inc.
$1,484
US WorldMeds, LLC
$1,375
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$955
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$923
Amgen Inc.
$616
Lilly USA, LLC
$582
SK Life Science, Inc.
$566
ARGENX US, INC.
$492
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$451
PFIZER INC.
$369
Genentech USA, Inc.
$328
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$327
ABBVIE INC.
$315
AbbVie Inc.
$297
Allergan, Inc.
$294
UCB, Inc.
$294
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$290
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$253
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$252
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$232
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$229
Eisai Inc.
$220
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$188
Lundbeck LLC
$147
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$138
Grifols USA, LLC
$131
Medtronic, Inc.
$129
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
GENZYME CORPORATION
$117
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$96
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$96
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$83
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$69
GE HEALTHCARE
$68
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$64
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$59
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$56
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$55
Allergan Inc.
$53
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$48
Abbott Laboratories
$46
GE HealthCare
$45
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$40
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$36
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$33
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Celgene Corporation
$26
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$25
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$22
Corium, LLC
$20
MDD US Operations, LLC
$20
Promius Pharma LLC
$20
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$16
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$14
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$11
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$11
HOSPIRA, INC.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 40.9% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $116 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$66,051
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH CENTRAL TEXAS
8.0 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. Colon is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 15%), with 19 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. Colon experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Colon performed 18,200 botox injection, per unit 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. Colon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Colon received a total of $22,784 from 67 companies across 889 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. Colon's costs compare to other neurologys in Killeen?
Dr. Colon's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Colon) 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 →