Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Randolph Evans, MD

Neurology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
1200 BINZ ST, Houston, TX 77004
7135280725
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1780684076 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. Evans 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. Evans

Dr. Randolph Evans is a neurology in Houston, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Evans performed 7,402 Medicare services across 154 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Evans received a total of $633,241 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 967 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Evans 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 11% volume in TX$ $633,241 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,402
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for neurology
154
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~370 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
Botox injection, per unit7,200$5$7
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)50$61$216
Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face41$109$315
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)34$53$146
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)25$176$421
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)20$131$294
New patient office visit (45-59 min)18$127$338
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve14$59$210
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 ↗
$633,241
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $90,463/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for neurology
26
Companies
967
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
$625,251 (98.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,639 (1.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,350 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$9,700
2023
$26,799
2022
$78,307
2021
$89,019
2020
$133,248
2019
$149,004
2018
$147,165

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$205,499
Amgen Inc.
$108,489
ABBVIE INC.
$71,392
Allergan, Inc.
$68,442
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$46,882
Allergan Inc.
$38,105
AbbVie Inc.
$34,354
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14,870
Promius Pharma LLC
$14,316
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$9,814
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$7,102
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$6,085
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$5,056
Lundbeck LLC
$1,878
GENZYME CORPORATION
$274
Abbott Laboratories
$177
Boston Scientific Corporation
$119
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
PFIZER INC.
$75
GE HEALTHCARE
$66
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$58
EMD Serono, Inc.
$33
Zyla Life Sciences
$29
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$22
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$3
Top 3 companies account for 60.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AUBAGIO · Aimovig · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · COPAXONE · Cambia · Confirm Rx · ELYXYB - celecoxib · EMGALITY · Gralise · KISUNLA · Mavenclad · NURTEC ODT · ONZETRA · ONZETRA XSAIL · ONZETRA Xsail · OXTELLAR XR · QULIPTA · REYVOW · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRIX · TROKENDI XR · Trudhesa · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · VYEPTI · ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH · ZORVOLEX · ZTLido · Zembrace
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 (99%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for neurology in TX.

Equivalent to $8,555 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
391
Per 100K population
8.2
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER
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. Evans is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 1%), with 20 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. Evans experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Evans performed 7,200 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. Evans receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Evans received a total of $633,241 from 26 companies across 967 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. Evans's costs compare to other neurologys in Houston?
Dr. Evans's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Evans) 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 →