Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Langlois, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Live Oak, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
11901 TOEPPERWEIN RD STE 1102, Live Oak, TX 78233
2106500314
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1780867754 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. Langlois 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. Langlois

Dr. Michael Langlois is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Live Oak, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Langlois performed 2,303 Medicare services across 1,415 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Langlois received a total of $5,142 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 142 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. 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. Langlois 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 13% volume in TX$ $5,142 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,303
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,415
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~128 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
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)410$56$122
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails375$30$66
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)268$0$1
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)257$1$4
New patient office visit (30-44 min)233$66$151
Foot X-ray, 3+ views142$23$65
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)103$40$72
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails76$20$41
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail61$107$276
Injection into tendon or ligament55$40$112
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)54$87$168
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-442$57$121
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less35$93$206
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth35$44$100
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint32$30$88
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number28$12$40
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve27$34$98
Strapping, unna boot23$44$98
New patient office visit (45-59 min)21$106$225
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint15$38$104
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes11$55$108
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 ↗
$5,142
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $735/year across 7 years
Top 38% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
27
Companies
142
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
$5,142 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,106
2023
$1,219
2022
$234
2021
$383
2020
$717
2019
$1,129
2018
$354

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,530
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$1,072
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$529
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$344
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$335
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$192
Misonix Inc
$190
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$141
Organogenesis Inc.
$138
Kerecis Limited
$112
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$85
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$68
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$50
Acumed LLC
$45
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$44
Mission Medical Distribution, LLC
$40
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$39
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$35
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$30
Lifenet Health
$20
AXOGEN
$20
Abbott Laboratories
$16
Bioventus LLC
$16
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$15
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Davol Inc.
$12
DJO, LLC
$10
Top 3 companies account for 60.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · ASNIS · AXSOS · Affinity · Ankle Plating System · Apligraf · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Baxdela · CMF OL1000 · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CellerateRx · CoreValve Evolut · EASY CLIP · Exogen · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · HEADLESS COMPRESSION SCREWS · HTR · HYDROSET · INFINITY · INNOVAMATRIX AC · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LFIT · N/A · NEUROMATRIX · NEUROMEND · NONE · NUZYRA · OMEGA · ORTHOLOC 3DI · PROCLAIM · PROLAYER · Puraply · REGRANEX · RENASYS GO · Regranex · SONICANCHOR · Santyl · SonicOne · TheraSkin · Tirosint · Triple Bundle · VARIAX
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.

Equivalent to $223 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists within 10 mi
75
Per 100K population
3.7
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
LAUREL RIDGE TREATMENT CENTER
5.9 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. Langlois is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Langlois experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Langlois performed 410 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Langlois receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Langlois received a total of $5,142 from 27 companies across 142 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. Langlois's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Live Oak?
Dr. Langlois's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Langlois) 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 →