Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Stephen Hall, M.D.
Family Medicine · Pullman, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hall
Dr. Stephen Hall is a family medicine specialist in Pullman, WA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hall performed 2,573 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hall received a total of $1,498 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 83 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hall 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in WA
$1,498 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,573
Medicare services
Top 2% in WA for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
389 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
193 | $8 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
192 | $10 | $25 |
| 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. |
184 | $55 | $121 |
| 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. |
169 | $90 | $179 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
156 | $16 | $38 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
147 | $13 | $48 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
146 | $10 | $23 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
123 | $9 | $23 |
| 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. |
100 | $2 | $6 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
92 | $131 | $135 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
82 | $3 | $8 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
66 | $19 | $42 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
65 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
57 | $90 | $241 |
| 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. |
43 | $6 | $17 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
43 | $5 | $15 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
32 | $31 | $43 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
31 | $44 | $125 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
31 | $76 | $80 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
27 | $5 | $13 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
27 | $8 | $20 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
23 | $13 | $33 |
| 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. |
23 | $282 | $320 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
23 | $31 | $35 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
20 | $28 | $59 |
| 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. |
16 | $39 | $145 |
| Iron level test | 16 | $6 | $14 |
| 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. |
16 | $5 | $15 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
15 | $12 | $35 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
14 | $9 | $21 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
12 | $9 | $22 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,498
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $300/year across 5 years
Top 12% in WA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
83
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$123
2023
$78
2020
$53
2019
$674
2018
$570
Payments by company (2024)
PFIZER INC.
$58
ABBVIE INC.
$33
GENZYME CORPORATION
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 88.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
COMSORT, Inc
$250
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$245
Amgen Inc.
$225
PFIZER INC.
$125
Lilly USA, LLC
$105
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$72
Novo Nordisk Inc
$62
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$42
Allergan Inc.
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$34
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
ABBVIE INC.
$33
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$29
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$27
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$25
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Shire North American Group Inc
$20
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$18
GENZYME CORPORATION
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$15
Indivior Inc.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12
Top 3 companies account for 48.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVAIR · Aimovig · BEYFORTUS · BREO · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · EUCRISA · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FORTEO · GARDASIL · GATTEX · INBRIJA · JANUVIA · LANTUS · LINZESS · LYRICA · MENACTRA · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NEXPLANON · NEXVIAZYME · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRADAXA · PREVNAR - 13 · Prolia · ROTATEQ · RS Harmony Test Related Products · Repatha · Rybelsus · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUBLOCADE · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · VRAYLAR · Victoza · XARELTO · Xofluza · Zilretta
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
68
County median income
$52,893
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Hall is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in WA), with 20 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. Hall experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hall performed 389 blood draw (venipuncture) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Hall receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hall received a total of $1,498 from 24 companies across 83 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Hall's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Pullman?
Dr. Hall's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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. Hall) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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