Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lawrence Stines, FNP

Physician Assistant · Victoria, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
606 E NUECES ST, Victoria, TX 77901
3615754100
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1306822978 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Stines

Dr. Lawrence Stines is a physician assistant in Victoria, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stines performed 1,067 Medicare services across 706 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stines received a total of $9,214 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 472 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Stines 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$ $9,214 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,067
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for physician assistant
706
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~53 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 (30-39 min)287$71$210
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)183$44$142
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month147$38$114
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes93$21$35
Annual wellness visit, follow-up85$102$228
Annual depression screening82$15$35
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes61$15$36
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min51$63$100
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity20$126$250
Flu vaccine administration17$30$56
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures16$32$78
New patient office visit (45-59 min)13$69$321
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza12$58$250
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 ↗
$9,214
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $2,303/year across 4 years
Top 2% in TX for physician assistant
43
Companies
472
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
$9,079 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$134 (1.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,842
2023
$2,445
2022
$2,348
2021
$1,579

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,320
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,055
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$890
Lilly USA, LLC
$677
Corcept Therapeutics
$666
ABBVIE INC.
$553
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$471
PFIZER INC.
$300
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$274
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$244
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$243
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$230
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$227
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$219
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$216
Amgen Inc.
$190
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$152
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$129
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$88
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$87
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$83
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$77
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$64
Radius Health, Inc.
$54
EISAI INC.
$53
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$51
Optinose US, Inc.
$45
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$37
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$36
Eisai Inc.
$35
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$35
Genentech USA, Inc.
$34
Exact Sciences Corporation
$28
AbbVie Inc.
$28
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$22
Alvogen Inc
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
VIVUS LLC
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 35.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for physician assistant in TX.

Equivalent to $864 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician Assistants within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
23.0
County median income
$70,101
Nearest hospital
CITIZENS 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. Stines is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 2%), 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. Stines experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stines performed 287 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Stines receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stines received a total of $9,214 from 43 companies across 472 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. Stines's costs compare to other physician assistants in Victoria?
Dr. Stines's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Stines) 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 →