Stephen C Hurlbut, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Stephen C Hurlbut is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Bedford, TX with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Stephen C Hurlbut, M.D. practices as part of a group neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Bedford, TX. With 36+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Bedford area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75.28/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1604 Hospital Pkwy Ste 200, Bedford, TX 76022-6930
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375.28/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.02%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
4.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.3%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
576
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
669
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,773
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.42M
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
67 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Stephen C Hurlbut's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 24, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Stephen C Hurlbut
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen C Hurlbut for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bedford required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stephen C Hurlbut
NPI records show Dr. Hurlbut as active with telehealth listed in Bedford, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (817) 848-4485.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Stephen C Hurlbut
Practice Location
1604 Hospital Pkwy Ste 200, Bedford, TX 76022-6930
Mailing Address
1604 Hospital Pkwy Ste 200, Bedford, TX 76022-6930
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