Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lawrence Clarke, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Pasadena, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3801 VISTA RD, Pasadena, TX 77504
7139432444
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1386686228 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. Clarke 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. Clarke

Dr. Lawrence Clarke is an otolaryngology in Pasadena, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Clarke performed 6,790 Medicare services across 1,395 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Clarke received a total of $1,941 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 60 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Clarke 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 3% volume in TX$ $1,941 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,790
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for otolaryngology
1,395
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~357 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
Allergy immunotherapy preparation2,688$11$40
Professional service for preparation and provision of single-dose vial of allergen1,605$13$50
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)510$93$280
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope385$147$600
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)381$66$180
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)290$0$10
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope190$243$1,536
Removal of impacted ear wax153$30$140
New patient office visit (45-59 min)75$113$420
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity65$92$300
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope62$85$500
Test for eardrum and muscle function52$18$100
Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose47$406$2,800
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections44$8$40
Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope33$153$1,120
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle31$11$40
Test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone24$35$100
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue23$170$2,913
Repair of collapsed nasal valve23$1,952$6,000
New patient office visit (30-44 min)22$63$290
Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths20$26$160
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)17$35$110
Biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope through mouth15$276$1,100
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test12$26$150
Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report12$27$200
Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears11$27$200
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.
0.3% high complexity
8.7% medium
91.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,941
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $277/year across 7 years
Top 42% in TX for otolaryngology
18
Companies
60
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
$1,941 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$607
2023
$378
2022
$499
2021
$202
2020
$79
2019
$80
2018
$97

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GENZYME CORPORATION
$365
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$285
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$245
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$169
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$151
Aerin Medical Inc.
$146
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$135
Medtronic, Inc.
$85
Optinose US, Inc.
$85
Acclarent, Inc
$50
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$45
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$43
Stryker Corporation
$32
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$24
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
OptiNose US, Inc.
$22
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$22
Phadia US Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 46.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Acclarent Aera · BREZTRI · DUPIXENT · Dymista · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FASENRA · FUSION · ImmunoCAP · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · Otovel · PROPEL · Ryaltris · Sinuva · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TruDi NAV Cable · VIVAER STYLUS · VOQUEZNA · Xhance
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 $29 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
172
Per 100K population
3.6
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE SOUTHEAST
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. Clarke is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% 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. Clarke experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Clarke performed 2,688 allergy immunotherapy preparation 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. Clarke receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Clarke received a total of $1,941 from 18 companies across 60 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. Clarke's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Pasadena?
Dr. Clarke's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Clarke) 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 →