Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Emem Udonta, M.D.

Neurology · Nederland, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2300 HIGHWAY 365 STE 600, Nederland, TX 77627
4099832711
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1851377675 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. Udonta 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. Udonta

Dr. Emem Udonta is a neurology in Nederland, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Udonta performed 805 Medicare services across 566 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Udonta received a total of $31,396 from 78 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1201 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. Udonta 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 36% volume in TX$ $31,396 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
805
Medicare services
Top 36% in TX for neurology
566
Unique beneficiaries
$115
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, complex (40-54 min)456$123$195
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)97$157$390
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)82$73$137
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study80$71$135
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional40$17$35
Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies29$211$398
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies21$129$242
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 ↗
$31,396
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,485/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for neurology
78
Companies
1,201
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
$21,670 (69.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,210 (16.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,516 (14.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,130
2023
$7,119
2022
$8,411
2021
$2,514
2020
$2,661
2019
$2,639
2018
$4,922

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ARGENX US, INC.
$5,422
Biocodex, Inc.
$3,919
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$1,886
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,671
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$1,509
Biogen, Inc.
$1,270
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,062
GE HEALTHCARE
$732
EMD Serono, Inc.
$711
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$706
Lundbeck LLC
$679
UCB, Inc.
$620
AbbVie Inc.
$620
ABBVIE INC.
$506
US WorldMeds, LLC
$501
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$488
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$463
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$428
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$404
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$399
Eisai Inc.
$392
Grifols USA, LLC
$366
GENZYME CORPORATION
$342
Neurelis, Inc.
$334
Amgen Inc.
$329
SK Life Science, Inc.
$325
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$314
CSL Behring
$269
Celgene Corporation
$244
EISAI INC.
$234
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$213
Boston Scientific Corporation
$195
Lilly USA, LLC
$192
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$189
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$184
NEUROPACE, INC.
$174
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$171
InSightec,Inc
$164
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$157
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$153
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$148
Abbott Laboratories
$146
PFIZER INC.
$142
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$142
Allergan Inc.
$139
Allergan, Inc.
$134
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$126
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$112
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$93
Corium, LLC
$86
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$83
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$78
Banner Life Sciences, LLC
$78
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$78
GE HealthCare
$76
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$75
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$73
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$70
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$67
Genentech USA, Inc.
$58
MDD US Operations, LLC
$49
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$47
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$37
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$36
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Almatica Pharma LLC
$29
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$16
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
AbbVie, Inc.
$16
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$13
BANNER LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
$13
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.8% 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 (69%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $3,900 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$59,934
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST BEAUMONT HOSPITAL
8.2 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. Udonta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 12%), with 20 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. Udonta experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Udonta performed 456 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Udonta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Udonta received a total of $31,396 from 78 companies across 1,201 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. Udonta's costs compare to other neurologys in Nederland?
Dr. Udonta's average Medicare payment per service is $115. 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. Udonta) 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 →