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
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hussaini 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. Hussaini

Dr. Syed Hussaini is a neurology specialist in Sherman, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. 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.

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.
263 $69 $189
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
77 $127 $345
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.
61 $98 $265
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month
This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions.
40 $46 $97
Awake and drowsy EEG
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy.
39 $296 $800
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 36 $162 $449
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month
This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month.
34 $36 $95
Digital analysis of brain wave activity (EEG)
This procedure involves the digital analysis of brain wave activity recorded via an electroencephalogram (EEG). It focuses on the technical interpretation of the digital data rather than the initial recording or supervision.
30 $214 $509
Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes
A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes.
30 $26 $74
Psychological test administration, each additional 30 minutes
A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing. This code covers each additional 30-minute increment of administration time.
30 $27 $75
Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review
A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician.
29 $10 $26
Electromyography of arm or leg muscles
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.
28 $76 $210
Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour
A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process.
21 $102 $275
Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests
A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles.
18 $137 $383
Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes 14 $212 $571
Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes
This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional.
12 $44 $134
Visual evoked potential test
A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli.
11 $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 ›
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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 $697 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologists 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 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. Hussaini is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. 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 neurologists 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 →