Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Hussain Hussain, DPM

Podiatrist · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
450 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 400, Webster, TX 77598
2817603843
In practice since 2019 (6 years)
NPI: 1780241760 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. Hussain

Dr. Hussain Hussain is a podiatrist in Webster, TX, with 6 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hussain performed 1,229 Medicare services across 595 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hussain received a total of $5,411 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 87 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. 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. Hussain 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.

✓ 6 years in practice▲ Top 40% volume in TX$ $5,411 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,229
Medicare services
Top 40% in TX for podiatrist
595
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~205 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity389$63$141
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)232$70$139
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)112$94$206
X-ray of foot, 2 views108$22$80
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less69$103$261
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails55$34$127
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)52$1$5
New patient office visit (30-44 min)46$75$208
New patient office visit (45-59 min)41$117$320
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity31$99$268
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)26$45$84
X-ray of ankle, 2 views20$23$82
Foot X-ray, 3+ views20$25$96
Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail14$94$283
Injection into tendon or ligament14$42$170
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 ↗
$5,411
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $902/year across 6 years
Top 26% in TX for podiatrist
23
Companies
87
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
$4,853 (89.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$558 (10.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$785
2023
$401
2022
$2,521
2021
$571
2020
$597
2019
$537

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$2,367
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$1,184
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$558
Paragon 28, Inc.
$251
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$176
Kerecis Limited
$144
KCI USA, Inc
$117
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$112
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$76
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$72
Medline Industries LP
$42
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$42
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP
$37
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$30
Medinc of Texas
$29
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
Abbott Laboratories
$26
PolyNovo North America LLC
$25
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$25
Solventum Corporation
$24
Medline Industries, Inc.
$22
KCI USA, Inc.
$13
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 75.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · ASNIS · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · BIO4 · CANNULATED SCREWS · EASY CLIP · FIXOS · Flexitouch Plus · GALAXY FIXATION SYSTEM · HOFFMANN · HemiCAP · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · INC. · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES · Monkey Rings · NOVOSORB BTM · ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE · PREVENA · PRODIGY · PROPHECY · PROSTEP · PROSTEP MICA · Phantom Hindfoot · SNAP · STRAVIX PL · TL-HEX TRUELOK HEXAPOD SYSTEM · Trauma · TrueLok · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VENASEAL · Zetuvit Plus
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $440 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
59
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
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. Hussain is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Hussain experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hussain performed 389 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Hussain receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hussain received a total of $5,411 from 23 companies across 87 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. Hussain's costs compare to other podiatrists in Webster?
Dr. Hussain's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Hussain) 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 →