Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Lindsey, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Lufkin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
208 GASLIGHT BLVD, Lufkin, TX 75904
9366348800
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1861432056 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. Lindsey 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. Lindsey

Dr. Robert Lindsey is a physical medicine & rehabilitation in Lufkin, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lindsey performed 2,594 Medicare services across 1,252 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lindsey received a total of $928 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 41 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Lindsey 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 26% volume in TX$ $928 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,594
Medicare services
Top 26% in TX for physical medicine & rehabilitation
1,252
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~137 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)921$0$19
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)391$93$275
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)377$63$181
New patient office visit (45-59 min)182$117$349
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study117$69$300
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance88$193$1,000
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity86$38$85
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)51$43$113
Betamethasone steroid injection49$5$19
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views43$30$112
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies43$94$400
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance31$158$1,339
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views28$39$192
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level23$193$789
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level23$100$581
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies20$161$600
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies18$135$500
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level15$189$847
New patient office visit (30-44 min)15$68$250
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views14$36$115
X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views13$48$216
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views12$21$110
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views12$41$116
Joint injection, major joint11$39$258
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity11$100$300
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 ↗
$928
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $133/year across 7 years
Top 32% in TX for physical medicine & rehabilitation
19
Companies
41
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
$917 (98.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11 (1.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$44
2023
$201
2022
$147
2021
$157
2020
$126
2019
$212
2018
$41

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bioventus LLC
$180
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$137
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$103
Davol Inc.
$65
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$64
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$48
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$48
Baxter Healthcare
$43
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$35
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$34
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$32
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$28
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$25
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$20
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$17
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$15
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$13
Avanos Medical
$13
Abbott Laboratories
$11
Top 3 companies account for 45.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUAMANTYS · ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · Biomet Orthopak · Channel Drain · DUROLANE · Durolane · FLOSEAL · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · Hymovis · Iovera · MAGNETOM Skyra · MONOVISC · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · ORTHOVISC · Octrode SCS Leads · PICO7 · Turalio · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · Zilretta
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 $36 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitations within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
4.6
County median income
$58,847
Nearest hospital
WOODLAND HEIGHTS 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. Lindsey is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Lindsey experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lindsey performed 921 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Lindsey receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lindsey received a total of $928 from 19 companies across 41 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. Lindsey's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Lufkin?
Dr. Lindsey's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Lindsey) 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 →