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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Fiona Lindo, M.D., M.P.H.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 475, Houston, TX 77070
8326985520
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1962653279 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. Lindo 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. Lindo

Dr. Fiona Lindo is an obstetrics & gynecology in Houston, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lindo performed 390 Medicare services across 348 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lindo received a total of $46,391 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 165 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lindo 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 9% volume in TX$ $46,391 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
390
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
348
Unique beneficiaries
$107
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~23 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
Bladder ultrasound after voiding129$8$112
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)57$132$421
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)43$100$314
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying29$6$442
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)24$145$600
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies18$287$1,599
Plastic repair of vagina and tissue separating vagina, rectum, and bladder18$498$4,202
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings17$26$1,032
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study17$156$767
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope14$190$1,081
Repair of prolapsing vaginal vault through vagina12$360$3,500
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)12$67$212
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 ↗
$46,391
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,627/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
35
Companies
165
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$40,487 (87.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,353 (11.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$550 (1.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$8,273
2023
$12,003
2022
$10,413
2021
$1,536
2020
$303
2019
$13,207
2018
$656

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Applied Medical Resources Corporation
$26,733
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$12,038
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,152
Caldera Medical, Inc
$836
Renovia Inc
$722
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$606
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$358
Ethicon US, LLC
$325
PFIZER INC.
$227
COLOPLAST CORP
$204
Axonics, Inc.
$177
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$158
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$144
Allotrope Medical, Inc
$96
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
ABBVIE INC.
$72
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$70
Baxter Healthcare
$41
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$35
Allergan Inc.
$29
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$29
Invuity, Inc.
$27
Ambu Inc.
$26
FEMSelect Inc.
$25
AbbVie Inc.
$24
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$23
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$21
Allergan, Inc.
$19
Lupin Inc.
$18
Teleflex LLC
$16
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$15
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$14
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Mission Pharmacal Company
$12
Novum Pharma, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 90.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE · ADVANTAGE FIT · ANNOVERA · Advantage System · Alcortin A · Altis · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Balcoltra · Caldolor · Da Vinci Surgical System · Desara · ENPLACE · ETHICON · EVARREST · EXPAREL · Endosee · GELPOINT V-PATH · GEMTESA · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · GENERAL - FEMALE SUI · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE · GelPOINT V-PATH · GelPOINT V-Path · General - Therapies · IMVEXXY · INTRAROSA · LINZESS · Leva Pelvic Floor Trainer · MYFEMBREE · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · ORILISSA · Osphena · PERCLOT · PREMARIN · PVC · Photonblade · SOLESTA · SOLOSEC · SOLYX · STRATAFIX · Solyx SIS System · StimSite · Upsylon · Uribel · Uterine Manipulators & Injectors · Veozah
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 →

The majority of payments (87%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in obstetrics & gynecology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for obstetrics & gynecology in TX.

Equivalent to $11,895 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Obstetrics & Gynecologys within 10 mi
757
Per 100K population
15.9
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
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. Lindo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 2%), with 17 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. Lindo experienced with bladder ultrasound after voiding?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lindo performed 129 bladder ultrasound after voiding 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. Lindo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lindo received a total of $46,391 from 35 companies across 165 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. Lindo's costs compare to other obstetrics & gynecologys in Houston?
Dr. Lindo's average Medicare payment per service is $107. 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. Lindo) 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 →