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Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2004)

1112 W. 6th Street Suite 215
Lawrence, KS 66044

(785) 505-2250

Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD is a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD is affiliated with LAWRENCE PHYSICIANS LLC.

Office Locations

1112 W. 6th Street Suite 215
Lawrence, KS 66044

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In The News

“"Early-onset colorectal cancer, which is diagnosed in people before age 50, now represents 14% of all colorectal cancer cases - an increase of 2% each year," said Dr. Alka Hudson,...”—"Doctor discusses trends in early-onset colorectal cancer", Lawrence Journal-World, February 2026

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

esophageal dilation

In 2023, Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD had a list price for esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Kansas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Kansas.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2012, Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Kansas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	184
doctor visit	278
esophageal dilation	30
gastrointestinal procedures	206
hospital care	521
inpatient care	521
minimally invasive procedures	206
preventive care	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	184

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	116
doctor visit	292
esophageal dilation	30
gastrointestinal procedures	143
hospital care	388
inpatient care	388
minimally invasive procedures	143
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	116

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	45
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	96
doctor visit	187
esophageal dilation	19
gastrointestinal procedures	96
hospital care	171
inpatient care	171
minimally invasive procedures	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	96

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	35
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	138
doctor visit	229
esophageal dilation	23
gastrointestinal procedures	149
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
minimally invasive procedures	149
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	138

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	68
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	106
doctor visit	120
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	117
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	117
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	106

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	192
doctor visit	191
esophageal dilation	36
gastrointestinal procedures	192
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
minimally invasive procedures	192
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	192

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	20
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	177
doctor visit	169
esophageal dilation	32
gastrointestinal procedures	203
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
minimally invasive procedures	203
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	177

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	174
doctor visit	224
esophageal dilation	22
gastrointestinal procedures	191
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
minimally invasive procedures	191
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	174

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	17
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	144
doctor visit	148
esophageal dilation	22
gastrointestinal procedures	144
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	144
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	144

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	150
doctor visit	131
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	150
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	150
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	150

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	204
doctor visit	105
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	204
minimally invasive procedures	204
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	204

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	15
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lawrence, KS were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	152
doctor visit	188
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	163
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	163
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	152

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	201
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	18
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	123

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2004. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

LAWRENCE PHYSICIANS LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$2,124 Humira $811	Rinvoq $401	Skyrizi $322	Creon $284	Mavyret $153	Other $152
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$2,021 STELARA $1,266	SIMPONI $409	SIMPONI ARIA $151	REMICADE $109	OLYSIO $86
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,386 Humira $903	Creon $289	Mavyret $94	Viekira $20	Technivie $15	Other $66
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$1,310 ENTYVIO $1,014	MOTEGRITY $119	GATTEX $105	AMITIZA $35	Dexilant $16	Other $20
Pfizer Inc.	$979 XELJANZ $475	INFLECTRA $264	PAXLOVID $227	$14
Other	$5,633 Cimzia $622	XIFAXAN $486	ENTYVIO $483	PENTASA $368	ZEPOSIA $281	Other $3,393

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,337
Education	$116

Biography

Dr. Alka Hudson's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Hudson graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Lawrence, KS.

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2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alka M. Hudson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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