Not Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Geoffrey Groff, M.D.
Family Medicine · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Groff 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. Groff
Dr. Geoffrey Groff is a family medicine specialist in Houston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Groff performed 1,604 Medicare services across 1,312 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Groff received a total of $11,926 from 63 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 838 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. Groff 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in TX
$11,926 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,604
Medicare services
Top 18% in TX for family medicine
1,312
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
234 | $92 | $291 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
174 | $10 | $31 |
| 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. |
160 | $65 | $206 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
133 | $129 | $298 |
| 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. |
123 | $8 | $20 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
122 | $13 | $40 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
106 | $16 | $50 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
66 | $10 | $25 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
54 | $1 | $12 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
53 | $0 | $30 |
| 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. |
37 | $2 | $5 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
37 | $72 | $122 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
37 | $31 | $50 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
35 | $19 | $40 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 27 | $18 | $40 |
| 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. |
25 | $11 | $32 |
| 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. |
23 | $9 | $34 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
21 | $9 | $20 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
16 | $6 | $12 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
16 | $5 | $11 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
16 | $31 | $50 |
| 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. |
15 | $43 | $128 |
| 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. |
14 | $17 | $35 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
13 | $282 | $450 |
| 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. |
13 | $167 | $376 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
12 | $25 | $79 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
11 | $39 | $90 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
11 | $45 | $131 |
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 ↗$11,926
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,704/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for family medicine
63
Companies
838
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
$11,926 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$920
2023
$910
2022
$1,058
2021
$2,373
2020
$1,218
2019
$2,240
2018
$3,207
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,258
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,099
Lilly USA, LLC
$847
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$781
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$728
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$689
PFIZER INC.
$676
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$634
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$479
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$473
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$434
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$403
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$298
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$229
AbbVie Inc.
$220
Abbott Laboratories
$206
Amgen Inc.
$188
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$167
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$162
ABBVIE INC.
$153
AbbVie, Inc.
$139
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$103
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$86
Genentech USA, Inc.
$85
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$77
Allergan, Inc.
$66
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
Axonics, Inc.
$61
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$59
Stryker Corporation
$58
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$55
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
Bausch Health US, LLC
$53
Allergan Inc.
$44
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$41
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$41
Dexcom, Inc.
$41
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$40
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$33
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$32
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$31
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$28
Acclarent, Inc
$27
ABIOMED
$26
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$22
Corium, LLC
$21
Optinose US, Inc.
$21
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$19
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$16
OptiNose US, Inc.
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
SI-BONE, Inc.
$14
Eisai Inc.
$14
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$13
Radius Health, Inc.
$13
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$13
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$12
DEXCOM, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 26.9% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $743 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,738
Per 100K population
36.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | — Not enrolled | N/A |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 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. Groff is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of TX peers, with 20 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. Groff experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Groff performed 234 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Groff receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Groff received a total of $11,926 from 63 companies across 838 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. Groff's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Houston?
Dr. Groff's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Groff) 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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