Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Carolyn Langford, D.O.

Urology Physician · Ft. Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
4571 COLONIAL BLVD, Ft. Myers, FL 33966
2394346300
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1568425742 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. Langford

Dr. Carolyn Langford is an urology physician in Ft. Myers, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Langford performed 8,600 Medicare services across 4,919 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Langford received a total of $28,036 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 205 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Langford 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 13% volume in FL $28,036 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,600
Medicare services
Top 13% in FL for urology physician
4,919
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~453 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
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.
2,923 $2 $4
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.
1,720 $95 $227
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
1,396 $8 $54
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation
This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.
411 $36 $207
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
327 $187 $728
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
320 $17 $47
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.
319 $120 $381
Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming
This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators.
202 $43 $122
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.
116 $66 $155
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 113 $34 $95
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 97 $159 $533
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less
Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less.
92 $13 $148
Injection of implant material into bladder or urethra
A procedure where implant material is injected beneath the lining of the bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope.
87 $129 $792
Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves.
64 $308 $1,481
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.
64 $139 $445
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
58 $98 $261
Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator
A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach.
41 $78 $569
Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder
A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue.
37 $130 $528
Insertion of artificial material for pelvic floor defect
A surgical procedure to repair a pelvic floor defect by inserting artificial material to support the pelvic structures.
35 $210 $783
Vaginal repair of pelvic ligaments
A surgical procedure to repair pelvic ligaments through the vagina.
35 $345 $1,575
Vaginal repair of tissue between vagina, rectum, and bladder
A surgical procedure to repair the vaginal wall and the tissue separating the vagina from the rectum and bladder.
29 $651 $2,352
Complicated insertion of bladder tube 28 $109 $314
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.
23 $128 $305
Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope
A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder.
21 $83 $468
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.
18 $11 $37
Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy
A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder.
13 $77 $439
Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder
A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item.
11 $246 $575
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.
1.0% high complexity
18.5% medium
80.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$28,036
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,005/year across 7 years
Top 9% in FL for urology physician
20
Companies
205
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$23,775 (84.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,153 (7.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,109 (7.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,286
2023
$398
2022
$7,758
2021
$14,308
2020
$765
2019
$2,104
2018
$417

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$24,078
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,952
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$594
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$335
PFIZER INC.
$274
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$219
Allergan, Inc.
$119
ABBVIE INC.
$93
Allergan Inc.
$62
Boston Scientific Corporation
$47
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$43
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$41
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$30
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$25
Wilmington Medical Supply, Inc.
$24
Coloplast Corp
$19
Augmenix, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Medtronic, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 95.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AXIS · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BOTOX - UROLOGY · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRIDION · Bulkamid · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · GENTLECATH · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Noctiva · PREMARIN · PVC · RED RUBBER · SpaceOAR · TOVIAZ · VESICARE · XTANDI
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 →

The majority of payments (85%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for urology physician in FL.

Equivalent to $326 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urology physicians within 10 mi
49
Per 100K population
6.2
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
3.3 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. Langford is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in FL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

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. Langford experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Langford performed 2,923 automated urinalysis 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. Langford receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Langford received a total of $28,036 from 20 companies across 205 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. Langford's costs compare to other urology physicians in Ft. Myers?
Dr. Langford's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Langford) 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures 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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