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Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

11003 Resource Parkway Suite 102
Houston, TX 77089

(281) 481-8557

Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD is a rheumatologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult rheumatology. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD is affiliated with Astrana Health, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, Memorial Hermann, Accurate Clinical Research, Inc, PHILIP A WALLER MD, HPN and Astrana Care Partners of Texas.

Office Locations

Memorial Hermann

11003 Resource Parkway Suite 102
Houston, TX 77089

(281) 481-8557

(281) 484-7916

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12553 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX 77034

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

In 2012, Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), intravenous infusion therapy, and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	112
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	546
chemotherapy	546
doctor visit	1811
injections	112
minimally invasive procedures	581
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	309
musculoskeletal imaging	540
preventive care	49
vaccines	49
X-rays	231

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	128
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	408
chemotherapy	408
doctor visit	1537
injections	128
minimally invasive procedures	433
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	267
musculoskeletal imaging	399
preventive care	37
vaccines	37
X-rays	132

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	47
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were musculoskeletal imaging, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	70
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	293
chemotherapy	293
doctor visit	1480
injections	70
minimally invasive procedures	293
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	258
musculoskeletal imaging	394
preventive care	35
vaccines	35
X-rays	136

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	0
Hispanic	87
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	41
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	105
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	217
chemotherapy	217
doctor visit	1768
injections	105
minimally invasive procedures	217
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	263
musculoskeletal imaging	377
preventive care	37
vaccines	37
X-rays	114

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	816

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	782
Black	72
Hispanic	154
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	70
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	100
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	286
chemotherapy	286
doctor visit	1723
injections	100
minimally invasive procedures	286
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	198
musculoskeletal imaging	348
preventive care	30
vaccines	30
X-rays	150

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	0
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	40
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	149
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	324
chemotherapy	324
doctor visit	1782
injections	163
minimally invasive procedures	324
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	135
musculoskeletal imaging	272
preventive care	46
vaccines	46
X-rays	137

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	33
Hispanic	72
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	33
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	86
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	422
chemotherapy	422
doctor visit	1710
injections	102
minimally invasive procedures	422
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	188
musculoskeletal imaging	343
preventive care	24
vaccines	24
X-rays	155

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	33
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	32
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	85
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	442
chemotherapy	442
doctor visit	1477
injections	85
minimally invasive procedures	442
musculoskeletal imaging	120
X-rays	120

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	41
Hispanic	93
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	30
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	479
chemotherapy	479
doctor visit	1483
injections	78
minimally invasive procedures	479
musculoskeletal imaging	123
preventive care	19
vaccines	19
X-rays	123

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	42
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	38
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	378
chemotherapy	378
doctor visit	1253
injections	59
minimally invasive procedures	378
musculoskeletal imaging	45
preventive care	11
vaccines	11
X-rays	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	31
Hispanic	83
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	38
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	382
chemotherapy	382
doctor visit	1114
injections	48
minimally invasive procedures	382
musculoskeletal imaging	102
X-rays	102

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	25
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	41
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Houston, TX were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	92
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	379
chemotherapy	379
doctor visit	1558
injections	95
minimally invasive procedures	385
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	231
musculoskeletal imaging	278
preventive care	32
vaccines	32
X-rays	131

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	359
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	80
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	133
85 and over	37
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	244

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	28
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He completed residency at ADVOCATE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL PARK RIDGE. He is certified by the Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Residency: ADVOCATE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL PARK RIDGE

Board Certification: Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Astrana Health

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital

Memorial Hermann

Accurate Clinical Research, Inc

PHILIP A WALLER MD

HPN

Astrana Care Partners of Texas

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Employers Health Network, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, United Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann and Community Hlth MCR D-SNP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Employers Health Network

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

United Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Memorial Hermann

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$9,665 REMICADE $4,542	STELARA $4,046	SIMPONI ARIA $725	Tremfya $182	SIMPONI $160	Other $10
Lilly USA, LLC	$4,077 FORTEO $109	TRULICITY $89	TALTZ $79	OLUMIANT $16	$3,784
Pfizer Inc.	$3,967 XELJANZ $3,485	INFLECTRA $231	PAXLOVID $87	LYRICA $68	COMIRNATY $47	Other $48
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,504 Humira $1,421	Rinvoq $42	$41
AbbVie Inc.	$1,258 Rinvoq $661	Humira $446	Skyrizi $151
Other	$8,187 Actemra $876	ORENCIA $871	ACTHAR $855	Cimzia $578	COSENTYX $484	Other $4,522

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$14,578
Consulting Fee	$8,688
Travel and Lodging	$5,101
Education	$292

Research Payments

Dr. Philip A. Waller, MD has received 2031 research payments totaling $6,670,744.

Biography

Dr. Philip Waller, who practices in Houston, TX, is a medical specialist in adult rheumatology. Dr. Waller's hospital/clinic affiliations include Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Astrana Health, and Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital. WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, and Blue California appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Waller takes. His practice in Houston, TX is open to new patients as reported by Astrana Health. He attended Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Dr. Waller has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors. He speaks Spanish.