Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kerry Hendershot, MD
Family Medicine · Lubbock, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hendershot 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. Hendershot
Dr. Kerry Hendershot is a family medicine specialist in Lubbock, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hendershot performed 5,883 Medicare services across 4,115 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hendershot received a total of $6,064 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 431 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. Hendershot 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 3% volume in TX
$6,064 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,883
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for family medicine
4,115
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~310 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
606 | $59 | $111 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
585 | $8 | $18 |
| 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. |
409 | $75 | $172 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
357 | $1 | $10 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
355 | $8 | $32 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
345 | $10 | $45 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
313 | $3 | $13 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
277 | $16 | $71 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
251 | $13 | $93 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
204 | $0 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
203 | $124 | $341 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
166 | $61 | $115 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
164 | $10 | $40 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
141 | $9 | $38 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
138 | $9 | $63 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
123 | $38 | $70 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
85 | $6 | $25 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
85 | $5 | $21 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
84 | $61 | $147 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
79 | $19 | $81 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
74 | $8 | $36 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
74 | $98 | $405 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
63 | $5 | $5 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
52 | $31 | $153 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
51 | $69 | $70 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
46 | $38 | $142 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
40 | $50 | $160 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
36 | $41 | $214 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
32 | $10 | $67 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
30 | $10 | $80 |
| Iron level test | 29 | $6 | $27 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
27 | $15 | $63 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
27 | $12 | $54 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
26 | $29 | $124 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
24 | $38 | $183 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
22 | $15 | $102 |
| 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. |
22 | $15 | $72 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
21 | $211 | $693 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
20 | $28 | $308 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
19 | $282 | $690 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
19 | $9 | $18 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
18 | $20 | $80 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 18 | $18 | $77 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
16 | $16 | $68 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
15 | $4 | $19 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
15 | $5 | $21 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
15 | $93 | $160 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
13 | $14 | $62 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
13 | $158 | $278 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $21 | $122 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
12 | $6 | $29 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
12 | $3 | $11 |
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 ↗$6,064
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $866/year across 7 years
Top 10% in TX for family medicine
54
Companies
431
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
$5,894 (97.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$170 (2.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$384
2023
$988
2022
$887
2021
$1,249
2020
$532
2019
$945
2018
$1,079
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$705
Lilly USA, LLC
$511
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$400
PFIZER INC.
$354
ABBVIE INC.
$353
AbbVie Inc.
$325
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$316
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$280
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$247
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$230
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$193
Amgen Inc.
$192
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$176
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$149
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$146
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$124
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$89
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$84
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$79
Allergan, Inc.
$75
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$73
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$73
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$66
Ascensia Diabetes Care US Inc.
$60
Radius Health, Inc.
$54
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$51
Abbott Laboratories
$46
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$45
Exact Sciences Corporation
$44
Shire North American Group Inc
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$33
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$27
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$26
DEXCOM, INC.
$24
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$18
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Lundbeck LLC
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$14
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$12
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$12
Allergan Inc.
$12
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 26.6% 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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $103 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
111
Per 100K population
35.3
County median income
$63,367
Nearest hospital
EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LUBBOCK
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. Hendershot is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% 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. Hendershot experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hendershot performed 606 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Hendershot receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hendershot received a total of $6,064 from 54 companies across 431 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. Hendershot's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Lubbock?
Dr. Hendershot's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Hendershot) 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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