Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Laurence Petty, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Plant City, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
8508 ALAFIA HILLS DR, Plant City, FL 33567
8136508600
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1265655757 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Petty from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Petty

Dr. Laurence Petty is a geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician in Plant City, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Petty performed 626 Medicare services across 465 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Petty received a total of $163,272 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 757 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Petty 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ 626 Medicare services$ $163,272 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
626
Medicare services
Bottom 39% in FL for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
465
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~35 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity383$83$124
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes113$143$225
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and39$38$125
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a26$31$100
Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity25$91$175
Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes24$113$248
Nursing facility visit, low complexity16$58$94
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$163,272
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $23,325/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician
32
Companies
757
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$142,164 (87.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,245 (8.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,863 (4.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$33,917
2023
$51,038
2022
$14,800
2021
$10,481
2020
$8,097
2019
$12,890
2018
$32,048

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$62,778
Lilly USA, LLC
$44,166
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18,268
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$11,899
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$5,551
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$5,273
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$3,121
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$1,569
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,472
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,428
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,240
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$1,237
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$941
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$840
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$612
SK Life Science, Inc.
$487
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$484
Neurelis, Inc.
$470
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$348
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$344
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$159
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$137
Eisai Inc.
$120
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$111
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$59
Hill-Rom Company, Inc
$38
Lundbeck LLC
$34
VIVUS LLC
$24
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
ARGENX US, INC.
$14
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$14
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 76.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (87%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician in FL.

Equivalent to $26,082 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physicians within 10 mi
23
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
SOUTH FLORIDA BAPTIST HOSPITAL
6.7 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Petty is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 1%), with 18 years of practice experience.

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. Petty experienced with nursing facility visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Petty performed 383 nursing facility visit, moderate complexity 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. Petty receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Petty received a total of $163,272 from 32 companies across 757 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. Petty's costs compare to other geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physicians in Plant City?
Dr. Petty's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Petty) 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. 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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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 →