Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lara Matheson, M.D.
Urology Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Matheson
Dr. Lara Matheson is an urology physician in Houston, TX, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Matheson performed 8,231 Medicare services across 2,435 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Matheson received a total of $6,839 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 335 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. Matheson 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in TX
$6,839 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,231
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for urology physician
2,435
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~686 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
3,800 | $5 | $7 |
| 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. |
1,156 | $2 | $2 |
| 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. |
1,103 | $96 | $132 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
797 | $8 | $11 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
432 | $48 | $64 |
| 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. |
230 | $123 | $176 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
203 | $8 | $8 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 70 | $34 | $47 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures. |
62 | $56 | $78 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
46 | $196 | $250 |
| 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. |
46 | $71 | $94 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
41 | $59 | $86 |
| 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. |
34 | $98 | $126 |
| Online digital E/M service, established patient, 21+ minutes An online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient. This service requires a total time of 21 or more minutes over a period of up to 7 days. |
34 | $38 | $50 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
33 | $323 | $418 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
29 | $143 | $179 |
| 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. |
23 | $10 | $15 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
18 | $85 | $119 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
16 | $59 | $79 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
16 | $13 | $16 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
15 | $20 | $25 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
14 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
13 | $125 | $185 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
57.2% medium
42.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,839
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $977/year across 7 years
Top 28% in TX for urology physician
57
Companies
335
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
$6,741 (98.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$99 (1.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,683
2023
$1,349
2022
$1,202
2021
$242
2020
$512
2019
$1,726
2018
$126
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$914
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$629
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$438
PFIZER INC.
$430
Boston Scientific Corporation
$429
Medtronic, Inc.
$367
ABBVIE INC.
$352
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$310
Axonics, Inc.
$282
NeoTract Inc.
$230
Amgen Inc.
$161
Caldera Medical, Inc
$157
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$155
Allergan, Inc.
$124
Ambu Inc.
$124
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$111
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$109
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$97
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$97
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$90
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$70
Tolmar, Inc.
$67
Coloplast Corp
$57
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$57
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$53
HealthTronics Stone Solutions, LLC
$49
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$47
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$45
Avanos Medical
$38
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$35
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$33
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$33
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Allergan Inc.
$28
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$27
Teleflex LLC
$27
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$27
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
AbbVie, Inc.
$20
Olympus America Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Kerecis Limited
$20
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$19
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$19
Provepharm Inc.
$19
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$17
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$17
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$16
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Retrophin, Inc.
$14
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$14
MILLICENT US INC
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 29.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · ALTIS · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BLUDIGO · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BRACANALYSIS CDX · Bulkamid · Checkpoint Stimulators · Desara · Dornier MedTech · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL - BPH · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · General - BPH · General - Kidney Stone Disease · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · JELMYTO · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEOX · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nubeqa · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORGOVYX · Osphena · PREMARIN · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolia · STRAVIX PL · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · UROLIFT · UroLift · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · iTIND System
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $83 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
198
Per 100K population
4.2
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Matheson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% 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. Matheson experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Matheson performed 3,800 botox injection, per unit 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. Matheson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Matheson received a total of $6,839 from 57 companies across 335 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. Matheson's costs compare to other urology physicians in Houston?
Dr. Matheson's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Matheson) 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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