Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stephen Hutto, MD

Gastroenterology · Tyler, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
910 E HOUSTON ST, Tyler, TX 75702
9035108718
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1689641391 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. Hutto 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. Hutto

Dr. Stephen Hutto is a gastroenterology in Tyler, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hutto performed 938 Medicare services across 886 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hutto received a total of $3,227 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 126 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Hutto 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 27% volume in TX$ $3,227 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
938
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for gastroenterology
886
Unique beneficiaries
$122
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~47 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
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare254$186$1,594
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy84$58$1,341
New patient office visit (45-59 min)73$93$375
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope66$107$1,466
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk61$171$1,189
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope58$79$1,048
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)55$45$204
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)46$71$289
Colonoscopy with biopsy42$85$1,533
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk36$173$1,190
Measurement of liver stiffness34$8$105
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope33$115$1,189
Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding27$150$989
Removal of large bowel tissue using a flexible endoscope26$265$1,122
New patient office visit (30-44 min)19$54$251
Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope13$23$421
Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare11$130$1,765
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 ↗
$3,227
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $461/year across 7 years
Top 50% in TX for gastroenterology
30
Companies
126
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
$3,201 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26 (0.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$382
2023
$122
2022
$579
2021
$399
2020
$56
2019
$678
2018
$1,011

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie, Inc.
$573
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$456
ABBVIE INC.
$271
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$262
Medtronic, Inc.
$223
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$154
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$147
QOL Medical, LLC
$146
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$143
Allergan Inc.
$115
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$110
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$107
EMD Serono, Inc.
$75
Covidien LP
$61
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$60
Ethicon US, LLC
$47
Theratechnologies Inc.
$47
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$42
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$26
ViiV Healthcare Company
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Shionogi Inc
$14
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
ERBE USA Inc
$12
Lilly USA, LLC
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
UCB, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 40.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRETUDE · All Products · CLENPIQ · Cimzia · Creon · DIFICID · ENDOFLIP · EOHILIA · ESD Knife · Entyvio · Epclusa · GATTEX · GENERAL HEMOSTASIS · GI GENIUS · Humira · JARDIANCE · LINX Reflux Management System · LINZESS · MAVYRET · MOTOFEN · Mavyret · Mulpleta · NOCDURNA · OCALIVA · PILLCAM · PillCam · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · SEROSTIM · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUPREP · SUPREP BOWEL PREP · Serostim · Sucraid · TROGARZO · TRULANCE · Trulance · VIBERZI · VIO300D · Vascepa · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $344 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
8.8
County median income
$71,923
Nearest hospital
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
3.0 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. Hutto is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Hutto experienced with removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hutto performed 254 removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 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. Hutto receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hutto received a total of $3,227 from 30 companies across 126 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. Hutto's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Tyler?
Dr. Hutto's average Medicare payment per service is $122. 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. Hutto) 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 →