Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Louis Robinett, M.D.

Rheumatology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2217 PARK BEND DR STE 220, Austin, TX 78758
5128931304
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1780002956 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. Robinett 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. Robinett

Dr. Louis Robinett is a rheumatology specialist in Austin, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Robinett performed 52,301 Medicare services across 600 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Robinett received a total of $6,503 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 282 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Robinett 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 22% volume in TX $6,503 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
52,301
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for rheumatology
600
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~4,358 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
Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) 43,600 $4 $9
Abatacept infusion (Orencia) 6,325 $34 $58
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 1,020 $18 $26
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 529 $91 $200
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 296 $64 $132
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 164 $114 $400
Steroid injection (triamcinolone) 111 $1 $3
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 73 $121 $250
Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg 60 $7 $30
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 51 $75 $150
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 50 $143 $240
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 11 $56 $131
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 11 $75 $190
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.
12.1% high complexity
86.5% medium
1.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,503
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $1,084/year across 6 years
Top 42% in TX for rheumatology
34
Companies
282
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,468 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$35 (0.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,037
2023
$1,506
2022
$1,036
2021
$924
2020
$426
2019
$574

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$852
UCB, Inc.
$825
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$687
PFIZER INC.
$486
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$434
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$421
AbbVie Inc.
$402
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$290
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$215
Lilly USA, LLC
$213
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$212
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$195
ABBVIE INC.
$179
GENZYME CORPORATION
$138
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$116
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$116
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$103
Radius Health, Inc.
$98
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$92
Medtronic, Inc.
$85
AbbVie, Inc.
$58
Bioventus LLC
$40
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$32
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$28
Alvogen Inc
$22
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$20
Celgene Corporation
$19
Davol Inc.
$18
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Organon LLC
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$16
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$14
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$13
Top 3 companies account for 36.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · DUROLANE · EVENITY · Enbrel · GELSYN 3 · HUMIRA · Hulio · ILARIS · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · Mitigare · NUCALA · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OFEV · OLUMIANT · ORENCIA · Otezla · PENNSAID · PROCLAIM · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Phasix Mesh · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Restrata Wound Matrix · Rinvoq · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STRENSIQ · Strensiq · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TERIPARATIDE · TREMFYA · Tymlos · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · XELJANZ · Zilretta
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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $12 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Rheumatologists within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 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. Robinett is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Robinett experienced with certolizumab injection (cimzia)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Robinett performed 43,600 certolizumab injection (cimzia) 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. Robinett receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Robinett received a total of $6,503 from 34 companies across 282 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. Robinett's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Austin?
Dr. Robinett's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Robinett) 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 →