Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Brent Robertson, MD
Vascular Surgery Physician · Conroe, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Robertson
Dr. Brent Robertson is a vascular surgery physician in Conroe, TX, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Robertson performed 1,629 Medicare services across 1,252 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Robertson received a total of $8,782 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Robertson 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.
✓ 8 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in TX
$8,782 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,629
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for vascular surgery physician
1,252
Unique beneficiaries
$113
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
339 | $99 | $352 |
| 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. |
167 | $143 | $632 |
| 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. |
113 | $74 | $309 |
| 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. |
111 | $108 | $433 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
86 | $13 | $55 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
85 | $163 | $680 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
80 | $111 | $468 |
| 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. |
67 | $151 | $605 |
| 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. |
58 | $136 | $564 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 50 | $182 | $743 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
47 | $12 | $47 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
47 | $105 | $436 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
45 | $157 | $696 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
41 | $86 | $384 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
38 | $111 | $471 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
27 | $38 | $155 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
26 | $476 | $1,968 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
21 | $68 | $273 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
19 | $76 | $303 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
18 | $55 | $223 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
17 | $69 | $768 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
17 | $144 | $4,412 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
16 | $112 | $464 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
15 | $239 | $1,012 |
| Pre-op ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow for hemodialysis access An ultrasound exam to assess blood flow in the arteries and veins on both sides of the body before surgery for hemodialysis access. |
15 | $212 | $897 |
| Radiologist review of lower body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the lower body to assess their structure and function. |
14 | $44 | $175 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
13 | $216 | $3,047 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
13 | $41 | $165 |
| Aortic tube insertion A procedure to place a tube into the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. |
12 | $66 | $2,150 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
12 | $143 | $648 |
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.
2.6% high complexity
30.1% medium
67.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,782
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,255/year across 7 years
Top 36% in TX for vascular surgery physician
26
Companies
119
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
$7,949 (90.5%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$833 (9.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,347
2023
$2,070
2022
$2,085
2021
$863
2020
$169
2019
$125
2018
$123
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,626
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,081
Cook Medical LLC
$833
Penumbra, Inc.
$619
Abbott Laboratories
$586
Boston Scientific Corporation
$436
Inari Medical, Inc.
$429
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$297
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$166
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$138
Mallinckrodt LLC
$123
Globus Medical, Inc.
$82
Artivion, Inc.
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$43
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$42
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$33
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$24
Ethicon US, LLC
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$18
Organogenesis Inc.
$18
PFIZER INC.
$17
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$17
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
KCI USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 63.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ALIF · AMPLATZER Occluders · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · BRIDION · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ESPRIT · ETHICON · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GATTEX · GENERAL METALLIC STENTS · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · General - Angioplasty · HAWKONE · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · Indigo System · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · MVP · OFIRMEV · Ozempic · PREVENA · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · S · SIGNIA · SONICISION · Supera peripheral stent system · TEFLARO · VENASEAL · Vascular · XARELTO
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $539 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE
0.0 mi
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. Robertson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% 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. Robertson experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Robertson performed 339 hospital follow-up visit, high 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. Robertson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Robertson received a total of $8,782 from 26 companies across 119 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. Robertson's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Conroe?
Dr. Robertson's average Medicare payment per service is $113. 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. Robertson) 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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