Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dustin Hayward, M.D.

Neurological Surgery · Kirkland, WA
Practice pattern: Interventional Cardiology — Practice focused on catheter-based cardiac procedures
Low-engagement
12039 NE 128TH ST STE 500, Kirkland, WA 98034
4258995590
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1235395849 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. Hayward

Dr. Dustin Hayward is a neurological surgery specialist in Kirkland, WA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hayward performed 281 Medicare services across 224 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hayward received a total of $1,153 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 36 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Hayward is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 37% volume in WA $1,153 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
281
Medicare services
Top 37% in WA for neurological surgery
224
Unique beneficiaries
$209
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~17 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
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
46 $177 $539
Blood vessel imaging
Imaging test to visualize the blood vessels.
31 $65 $234
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 30 $153 $410
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.
30 $115 $270
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
24 $12 $35
Neck artery catheter insertion with radiology review
A tube is inserted into an artery in the neck for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure.
21 $300 $1,237
Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery 21 $796 $2,863
Radiologist review of image for embolization
A radiologist reviews medical images to guide the insertion of material designed to block blood flow.
19 $59 $175
Arterial catheter insertion in neck
A tube is inserted into an artery in the neck for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A radiologist reviews the procedure.
18 $139 $415
Arterial catheter insertion for diagnosis or treatment
A radiologist inserts a tube into an artery in the neck or brain to perform a diagnostic test or treatment.
16 $213 $636
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
14 $146 $490
Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection
A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure.
11 $732 $2,551
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.
23.5% high complexity
19.6% medium
56.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,153
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $165/year across 7 years
Bottom 37% in WA for neurological surgery
10
Companies
36
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
$1,153 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$164
2023
$303
2022
$226
2021
$113
2020
$57
2019
$108
2018
$183

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$85
MicroVention, Inc.
$47
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$32
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$316
MicroVention, Inc.
$257
Stryker Corporation
$212
Penumbra, Inc.
$126
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$74
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$55
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$55
NuVasive, Inc.
$29
PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE
$16
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 68.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3D Revascularization · CODMAN CERTAS · EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device · GABLOFEN · Jet 7 · NA · NVM5 · ONYX 18 · PIPELINE · Penumbra System · Pipeline · SCEPTER C · SOLITAIRE X · SPIDERFX · Scepter XC · Solitaire · TARGET · TREVO · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · WEB · WEB ANEURYSM EMBOLIZATION SYSTEM
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.

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Geographic Context

Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
138
Per 100K population
6.1
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
EVERGREENHEALTH 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Hayward is an interventional cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Hayward experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hayward performed 46 critical care, first 30-74 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. Hayward receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hayward received a total of $1,153 from 10 companies across 36 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. Hayward's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Kirkland?
Dr. Hayward's average Medicare payment per service is $209. 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. Hayward) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →