Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rodney Laningham, MD
Family Medicine · Conroe, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Laningham 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. Laningham
Dr. Rodney Laningham is a family medicine specialist in Conroe, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Laningham performed 68,313 Medicare services across 10,503 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Laningham received a total of $7,061 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 347 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Laningham 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 0% volume in TX
$7,061 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗68,313
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for family medicine
10,503
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
46,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
3,676 | $0 | $6 |
| 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. |
1,891 | $79 | $254 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,177 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
1,176 | $119 | $340 |
| 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. |
1,083 | $9 | $60 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
1,060 | $8 | $27 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,025 | $10 | $36 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
985 | $16 | $58 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
973 | $13 | $46 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
950 | $10 | $33 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
832 | $0 | $13 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
771 | $29 | $93 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
696 | $0 | $12 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 474 | $18 | $43 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
463 | $123 | $266 |
| Annual depression screening | 453 | $18 | $43 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
410 | $9 | $31 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
409 | $17 | $58 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
387 | $34 | $88 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
385 | $25 | $89 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
254 | $1 | $4 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
242 | $24 | $61 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
238 | $25 | $61 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
225 | $3 | $10 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
184 | $19 | $63 |
| Genetic analysis to identify organisms A laboratory test that uses genetic analysis and an amplified probe technique to identify specific organisms. |
168 | $34 | $88 |
| 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. |
135 | $60 | $173 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
130 | $4 | $37 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
129 | $69 | $176 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
111 | $1 | $10 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 105 | $18 | $63 |
| Health risk assessment administration and interpretation This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results. |
105 | $1 | $35 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
104 | $4 | $14 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
89 | $211 | $549 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
82 | $9 | $43 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
52 | $34 | $88 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
50 | $38 | $103 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
43 | $34 | $88 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
43 | $34 | $88 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
42 | $34 | $88 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
34 | $31 | $98 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
33 | $40 | $194 |
| Cefazolin sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of 500 mg of cefazolin sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered into the body. |
30 | $1 | $5 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
29 | $151 | $390 |
| 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. |
28 | $97 | $392 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
27 | $40 | $126 |
| MRSA nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. |
24 | $34 | $88 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
23 | $154 | $388 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 21 | $125 | $486 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
16 | $41 | $170 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
15 | $27 | $125 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
15 | $158 | $403 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
11 | $140 | $200 |
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 ↗$7,061
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,009/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for family medicine
51
Companies
347
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
$5,843 (82.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,218 (17.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$909
2023
$711
2022
$848
2021
$2,452
2020
$750
2019
$804
2018
$587
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,218
Amgen Inc.
$483
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$464
Lilly USA, LLC
$384
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$316
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$315
ABBVIE INC.
$294
Abbott Laboratories
$278
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$268
Dexcom, Inc.
$266
Novo Nordisk Inc
$249
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$214
PFIZER INC.
$175
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$171
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$155
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$150
AbbVie Inc.
$136
DEXCOM, INC.
$128
Allergan, Inc.
$114
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$91
Eisai Inc.
$77
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$76
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$68
Tolmar, Inc.
$65
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$65
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$63
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$58
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$55
Allergan Inc.
$54
Exact Sciences Corporation
$52
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$42
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$39
Coloplast Corp
$39
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$38
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$37
Medtronic, Inc.
$34
Almatica Pharma LLC
$31
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$29
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$24
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$22
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$19
Radius Health, Inc.
$16
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Tris Pharma Inc
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$12
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 30.7% 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 →
Most payments (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $10 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
445
Per 100K population
68.0
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. Laningham is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of TX 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. Laningham experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Laningham performed 46,200 testosterone injection 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. Laningham receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Laningham received a total of $7,061 from 51 companies across 347 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. Laningham's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Conroe?
Dr. Laningham's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Laningham) 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.
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