Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lorenzo Blas, M.D.

Neurology · Conroe, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4015 INTERSTATE 45 N STE 110, Conroe, TX 77304
9362703900
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1760698583 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. Blas 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. Blas

Dr. Lorenzo Blas is a neurology in Conroe, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blas performed 952 Medicare services across 767 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blas received a total of $17,488 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 757 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Blas 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▲ Top 32% volume in TX$ $17,488 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
952
Medicare services
Top 32% in TX for neurology
767
Unique beneficiaries
$78
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~53 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)448$61$159
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)215$88$236
New patient office visit (30-44 min)156$76$238
New patient office visit (45-59 min)133$120$363
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 ↗
$17,488
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,498/year across 7 years
Top 19% in TX for neurology
66
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,423 (88.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,065 (11.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,471
2023
$4,140
2022
$4,761
2021
$908
2020
$1,368
2019
$452
2018
$388

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$2,679
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,162
UCB, Inc.
$1,126
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$1,027
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$966
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$852
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$842
EMD Serono, Inc.
$800
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$567
AbbVie Inc.
$500
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$435
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$418
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$411
PFIZER INC.
$367
Medtronic, Inc.
$362
Lilly USA, LLC
$354
Lundbeck LLC
$282
Biogen, Inc.
$273
Abbott Laboratories
$261
Boston Scientific Corporation
$243
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$225
Eisai Inc.
$212
Corium, LLC
$187
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$181
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$179
ARGENX US, INC.
$176
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$175
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$175
GENZYME CORPORATION
$155
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$153
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$147
SK Life Science, Inc.
$138
Amgen Inc.
$108
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$102
EISAI INC.
$94
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$85
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$82
GE HealthCare
$82
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$64
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$63
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$62
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$55
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$50
Genentech USA, Inc.
$44
GE HEALTHCARE
$40
Microtransponder, Inc.
$39
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$37
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$36
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$26
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$26
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Kedrion Biopharma Inc.
$23
Grifols USA, LLC
$23
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$21
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$19
Celgene Corporation
$19
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Allergan Inc.
$18
Allergan, Inc.
$15
Strongbridge US INC.
$13
InSightec,Inc
$12
Aucta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 28.4% 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 →

Most payments (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,837 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
52
Per 100K population
7.9
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE
0.0 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. Blas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 19%), 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. Blas experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blas performed 448 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Blas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blas received a total of $17,488 from 66 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. Blas's costs compare to other neurologys in Conroe?
Dr. Blas's average Medicare payment per service is $78. 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. Blas) 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 →