Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lara Matheson, M.D.
Urology Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Matheson
Dr. Lara Matheson is an urology physician in Houston, TX, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Matheson performed 8,354 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Matheson received a total of $6,839 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 335 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 13 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 12% volume in TX
$6,839 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗8,354
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
144 | $103 | $253 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
58 | $237 | $416 |
| 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 |
| 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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.7% high complexity
56.4% medium
42.9% 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
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
57
Companies
335
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
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)
Medtronic, Inc.
$343
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$277
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$179
Axonics, Inc.
$124
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$90
ABBVIE INC.
$81
Ambu Inc.
$71
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$57
HealthTronics Stone Solutions, LLC
$49
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$44
Avanos Medical
$38
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$33
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$30
PFIZER INC.
$27
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$27
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$27
Olympus America Inc.
$20
Kerecis Limited
$20
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$19
Provepharm Inc.
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$14
MILLICENT US INC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 47.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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 all-time 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
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Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
198
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Matheson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. 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. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Matheson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Matheson received a total of $6,839 from 57 companies across 335 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 $29. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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