Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Hanan Hussein, MD

Family Medicine · League City, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1930 S HIGHWAY 3, League City, TX 77573
2815256290
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1871786566 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. Hussein 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. Hussein

Dr. Hanan Hussein is a family medicine in League City, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hussein performed 722 Medicare services across 392 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hussein received a total of $8,819 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 444 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Hussein 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 38% volume in TX$ $8,819 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
722
Medicare services
Top 38% in TX for family medicine
392
Unique beneficiaries
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~40 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)488$83$329
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)92$68$233
Annual wellness visit, follow-up49$129$336
New patient office visit (45-59 min)30$98$426
Urinalysis, manual18$3$30
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle18$9$25
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems14$3$15
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus13$35$150
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 ↗
$8,819
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,260/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for family medicine
56
Companies
444
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
$8,819 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,551
2023
$2,213
2022
$1,054
2021
$1,875
2020
$643
2019
$282
2018
$201

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,005
Lilly USA, LLC
$935
Novo Nordisk Inc
$815
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$641
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$594
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$589
Amgen Inc.
$383
PFIZER INC.
$382
AbbVie Inc.
$281
Abbott Laboratories
$275
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$271
Allergan, Inc.
$200
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$166
Bausch Health US, LLC
$161
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$160
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$158
Corium, LLC
$150
Lundbeck LLC
$133
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$129
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
Eisai Inc.
$90
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$84
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$82
Dexcom, Inc.
$75
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$70
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$70
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$64
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$61
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Exact Sciences Corporation
$47
Tolmar, Inc.
$47
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$46
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$39
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
ViiV Healthcare Company
$30
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$27
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$27
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$27
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$21
Allergan Inc.
$18
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$17
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Optinose US, Inc.
$14
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$13
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 31.2% 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for family medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $1,222 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
831
Per 100K population
234.3
County median income
$85,348
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
3.8 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. Hussein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%), 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. Hussein experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hussein performed 488 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Hussein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hussein received a total of $8,819 from 56 companies across 444 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. Hussein's costs compare to other family medicines in League City?
Dr. Hussein's average Medicare payment per service is $79. 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. Hussein) 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 →