Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robin Adams, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease · Victoria, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2710 HOSPITAL DR, Victoria, TX 77901
3615741782
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1992815070 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. Adams 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. Adams

Dr. Robin Adams is a pulmonary disease in Victoria, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Adams performed 1,349 Medicare services across 979 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Adams received a total of $2,655 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 124 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary disease. 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. Adams 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 37% volume in TX$ $2,655 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,349
Medicare services
Top 37% in TX for pulmonary disease
979
Unique beneficiaries
$77
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~71 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)321$90$247
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)197$61$173
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration147$27$73
Critical care, first 30-74 min128$163$414
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases111$40$105
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors106$38$101
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older)63$88$238
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older)58$93$247
New patient office visit (45-59 min)48$117$321
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)30$135$347
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity24$91$231
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity23$61$154
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout21$9$24
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes18$14$29
Initial hospital admission, high complexity17$133$336
Test to measure rate of airflow13$29$75
Test for exercise-induced lung stress12$18$43
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)12$153$422
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 ↗
$2,655
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $379/year across 7 years
Top 44% in TX for pulmonary disease
11
Companies
124
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
$2,627 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$28 (1.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$397
2023
$457
2022
$110
2021
$307
2020
$279
2019
$416
2018
$689

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,425
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$542
Amgen Inc.
$175
Insmed, Inc.
$165
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$96
Electromed, Inc.
$42
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$30
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 80.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVAIR · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Arikayce · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · DUPIXENT · FARXIGA · FASENRA · SMARTVEST · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TEFLARO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Vabomere · Wegovy
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 $197 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pulmonary Diseases within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
2.2
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. Adams is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Adams experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Adams performed 321 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. Adams receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Adams received a total of $2,655 from 11 companies across 124 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. Adams's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Victoria?
Dr. Adams's average Medicare payment per service is $77. 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. Adams) 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 →