Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Syed Hussaini, MD, MPH

Neurology · Sherman, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
321 N HIGHLAND AVE, Sherman, TX 75092
9038935141
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1881880714 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hussaini

Dr. Syed Hussaini is a neurology in Sherman, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hussaini performed 773 Medicare services across 599 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hussaini received a total of $5,390 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 205 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. Hussaini 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 37% volume in TX$ $5,390 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
773
Medicare services
Top 37% in TX for neurology
599
Unique beneficiaries
$95
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~43 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 (20-29 min)263$69$189
New patient office visit (45-59 min)77$127$345
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)61$98$265
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month40$46$97
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy39$296$800
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)36$162$449
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month34$36$95
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), digital analysis30$214$509
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first 30 minutes30$26$74
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, each additional 30 minutes30$27$75
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician29$10$26
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study28$76$210
Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour21$102$275
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies18$137$383
Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes14$212$571
Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month12$44$134
Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report11$51$134
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 ↗
$5,390
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $770/year across 7 years
Top 38% in TX for neurology
47
Companies
205
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
$5,390 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,337
2023
$787
2022
$1,859
2021
$202
2020
$98
2019
$99
2018
$1,007

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$2,335
UCB, Inc.
$362
ABBVIE INC.
$271
Genentech USA, Inc.
$244
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$159
PFIZER INC.
$132
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$129
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$106
SK Life Science, Inc.
$106
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$103
Lundbeck LLC
$98
MDD US Operations, LLC
$93
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$91
Lilly USA, LLC
$86
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$83
Biogen, Inc.
$75
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Celgene Corporation
$57
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$57
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$53
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$49
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
GE HEALTHCARE
$40
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$34
Neurelis, Inc.
$34
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$32
ARGENX US, INC.
$32
Amgen Inc.
$30
Boston Scientific Corporation
$29
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$27
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$26
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$22
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$19
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$19
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
Eisai Inc.
$16
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
AbbVie Inc.
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED
$10
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$6
Top 3 companies account for 55.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AMYVID · APTIOM · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · BOTOX · BRIUMVI · Briviact · COMIRNATY · DAYBUE · Dhivy · EMGALITY · EPIDIOLEX · Enspryng · Gocovri · INGREZZA · KESIMPTA · KISUNLA · Leqembi · LifeVest · Motpoly XR · NURTEC ODT · Nourianz · OCREVUS · OFEV · OPSUMIT · OXTELLAR XR · Ocrevus · Ongentys · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · QULIPTA · RADICAVA · REXULTI · RYTARY · Rystiggo · SKYCLARYS · Spritam · TROKENDI XR · TYSABRI · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · UPLIZNA · VALTOCO · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · VNS Therapy · VYEPTI · VYVGART HYTRULO · Vercise · WAKIX · ZEPOSIA · ZTLido
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 $697 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
20
Per 100K population
14.3
County median income
$70,455
Nearest hospital
WILSON N JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Hussaini is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Hussaini experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hussaini performed 263 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. Hussaini receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hussaini received a total of $5,390 from 47 companies across 205 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. Hussaini's costs compare to other neurologys in Sherman?
Dr. Hussaini's average Medicare payment per service is $95. 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. Hussaini) 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 →