Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nicole Hunt, MBBS, MD
Internal Medicine · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hunt 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. Hunt
Dr. Nicole Hunt is an internal medicine specialist in Webster, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hunt performed 12,446 Medicare services across 3,145 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hunt received a total of $3,738 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 178 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Hunt 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in TX
$3,738 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,446
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for internal medicine
3,145
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
2,925 | $34 | $75 |
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
2,350 | $11 | $35 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,380 | $18 | $30 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
553 | $5 | $5 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
522 | $10 | $26 |
| 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. |
502 | $8 | $17 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
499 | $5 | $11 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
491 | $3 | $6 |
| 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. |
471 | $95 | $196 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
408 | $17 | $35 |
| 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. |
280 | $67 | $154 |
| Beta 2 glycoprotein 1 antibody (autoantibody) measurement | 153 | $25 | $50 |
| Cardiolipin antibody (tissue antibody) measurement | 153 | $25 | $50 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
144 | $11 | $25 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
132 | $111 | $380 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
129 | $12 | $26 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
106 | $86 | $175 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
100 | $6 | $15 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
99 | $4 | $10 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 90 | $6 | $12 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
80 | $13 | $30 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
74 | $13 | $31 |
| Acute hepatitis panel A blood test that screens for markers of acute viral hepatitis infection. |
73 | $47 | $110 |
| Rheumatoid factor level | 72 | $5 | $13 |
| 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. |
72 | $12 | $60 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
60 | $29 | $64 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
60 | $7 | $75 |
| Measurement of dna antibody, single stranded | 52 | $12 | $25 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
51 | $14 | $34 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
51 | $15 | $34 |
| 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. |
47 | $117 | $286 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
45 | $34 | $82 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
45 | $12 | $24 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
41 | $23 | $90 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
41 | $83 | $220 |
| Tuberculosis blood test (gamma interferon) A blood test that measures the immune system's response to tuberculosis bacteria using gamma interferon levels. |
35 | $61 | $120 |
| 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. |
18 | $2 | $5 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
17 | $4 | $8 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $131 | $270 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
12 | $55 | $144 |
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.
43.5% high complexity
14.6% medium
41.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,738
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $748/year across 5 years
Top 20% in TX for internal medicine
22
Companies
178
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
$3,738 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$43
2023
$1,153
2022
$911
2021
$970
2020
$662
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$652
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$533
Amgen Inc.
$474
ABBVIE INC.
$426
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$320
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$292
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$239
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$181
PFIZER INC.
$171
AbbVie Inc.
$124
UCB, Inc.
$91
GENZYME CORPORATION
$32
Lilly USA, LLC
$29
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$29
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$24
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$23
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$14
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$13
Genentech USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 44.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Actemra · BENLYSTA · COSENTYX · Cimzia · EVENITY · Enbrel · HUMIRA · HYMOVIS · Hulio · ILARIS · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · Magellan · ORENCIA · Otezla · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · REDITREX · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · XELJANZ
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 $30 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,900
Per 100K population
39.9
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
0.0 mi
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. Hunt is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of TX peers.
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. Hunt experienced with abatacept infusion (orencia)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hunt performed 2,925 abatacept infusion (orencia) 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. Hunt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hunt received a total of $3,738 from 22 companies across 178 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. Hunt's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Webster?
Dr. Hunt's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Hunt) 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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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.
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