Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Russell Libby, MD
Urology Physician · Cypress, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Libby 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. Libby
Dr. Russell Libby is an urology physician in Cypress, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Libby performed 5,016 Medicare services across 1,868 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Libby received a total of $6,407 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 178 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology 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. Libby 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 22% volume in TX
$6,407 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,016
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for urology physician
1,868
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,729 | $34 | $71 |
| 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. |
665 | $34 | $71 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
362 | $3 | $18 |
| 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. |
328 | $65 | $177 |
| 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. |
264 | $69 | $140 |
| 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. |
257 | $90 | $251 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
136 | $34 | $72 |
| 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. |
136 | $34 | $72 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
135 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
133 | $34 | $71 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
133 | $34 | $71 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
103 | $8 | $12 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
92 | $34 | $71 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
70 | $177 | $483 |
| 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. |
53 | $116 | $326 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
53 | $98 | $261 |
| 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. |
51 | $11 | $28 |
| 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. |
50 | $0 | $15 |
| 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. |
46 | $81 | $218 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
44 | $2 | $14 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
26 | $61 | $138 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
24 | $54 | $151 |
| 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. |
21 | $90 | $198 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
20 | $79 | $217 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
13 | $278 | $734 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
13 | $551 | $1,408 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
12 | $433 | $1,454 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
12 | $6 | $27 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
12 | $24 | $126 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
12 | $184 | $478 |
| 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. |
11 | $128 | $353 |
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 ↗$6,407
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $1,281/year across 5 years
Top 31% in TX for urology physician
31
Companies
178
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
$6,039 (94.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$368 (5.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,288
2023
$1,810
2022
$1,716
2021
$1,256
2020
$337
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
COLOPLAST CORP
$1,445
Coloplast Corp
$1,078
Medtronic, Inc.
$396
Boston Scientific Corporation
$318
ABBVIE INC.
$318
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$296
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$280
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$255
PFIZER INC.
$244
Axonics, Inc.
$237
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$159
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$142
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$140
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$120
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$117
AbbVie Inc.
$116
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$110
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$98
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$82
Hollister Incorporated
$71
GENZYME CORPORATION
$37
Allergan, Inc.
$37
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$30
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$27
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Endo USA, Inc.
$23
Tolmar, Inc.
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 45.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS 700 · AVEED · Altis · Astagraf XL · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · CONTINENCE CARE · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · GEMTESA · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · Onli · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Rezum Generator · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · Supris · TLANDO · Titan · VaPro · VaPro Pocket · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $128 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
82
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
LONE STAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CYPRESS
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. Libby 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. Libby experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Libby performed 1,729 infectious disease dna/rna test 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. Libby receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Libby received a total of $6,407 from 31 companies across 178 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. Libby's costs compare to other urology physicians in Cypress?
Dr. Libby's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Libby) 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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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.
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