Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kyle Hulme, MD
Personal Emergency Response Attendant · Waco, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Hulme
Dr. Kyle Hulme is a personal emergency response attendant specialist in Waco, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hulme performed 2,632 Medicare services across 1,672 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hulme received a total of $9,300 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 627 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in personal emergency response attendant. 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. Hulme 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 8% volume in TX
$9,300 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,632
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for personal emergency response attendant
1,672
Unique beneficiaries
$34
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
331 | $1 | $9 |
| 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. |
298 | $70 | $184 |
| 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. |
234 | $54 | $131 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
212 | $8 | $21 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
208 | $0 | $3 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
171 | $10 | $90 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
170 | $13 | $75 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
139 | $76 | $152 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
126 | $124 | $142 |
| 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. |
84 | $6 | $41 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
84 | $5 | $27 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
73 | $29 | $47 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
71 | $71 | $118 |
| 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. |
59 | $9 | $47 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
49 | $2 | $16 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
48 | $10 | $47 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
41 | $16 | $68 |
| 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. |
31 | $36 | $357 |
| 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. |
29 | $8 | $42 |
| 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. |
24 | $22 | $112 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
23 | $54 | $185 |
| 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. |
17 | $282 | $390 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
16 | $30 | $47 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 15 | $18 | $94 |
| 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. |
15 | $158 | $173 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
14 | $10 | $47 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
13 | $27 | $93 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
13 | $16 | $34 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
13 | $157 | $184 |
| DTaP vaccine (ages 7+) A vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) for individuals aged 7 years and older. |
11 | $16 | $66 |
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 ↗$9,300
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,329/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for personal emergency response attendant
55
Companies
627
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
$9,300 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,949
2023
$1,689
2022
$1,469
2021
$1,480
2020
$958
2019
$741
2018
$1,014
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$834
Novo Nordisk Inc
$749
Lilly USA, LLC
$658
PFIZER INC.
$647
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$595
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$553
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$503
Exact Sciences Corporation
$371
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$348
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$317
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$261
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$235
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$231
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$231
AbbVie Inc.
$227
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$220
Amgen Inc.
$209
Allergan, Inc.
$194
Abbott Laboratories
$177
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$174
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$155
Dexcom, Inc.
$144
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$109
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$97
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$73
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Radius Health, Inc.
$59
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$56
Corium, LLC
$55
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$49
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$44
Eisai Inc.
$44
Allergan Inc.
$39
Genentech USA, Inc.
$37
Tris Pharma Inc
$37
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$36
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
SI-BONE, Inc.
$30
DEXCOM, INC.
$29
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$29
Corcept Therapeutics
$29
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$29
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$20
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
AbbVie, Inc.
$16
Intuity Medical Inc
$15
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$12
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 24.1% of total 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for personal emergency response attendant in TX.
Equivalent to $353 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Personal emergency response attendants within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$63,888
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE
4.0 mi
4.0 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. Hulme is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% 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. Hulme experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hulme performed 331 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Hulme receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hulme received a total of $9,300 from 55 companies across 627 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. Hulme's costs compare to other personal emergency response attendants in Waco?
Dr. Hulme's average Medicare payment per service is $34. 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. Hulme) 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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