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Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD

(Dr. Richard Scott Lawson, MD)

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Specializes in: Radiation Oncology

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Professional interests include: pancreatic cancer, Hodgkin's lymphoma, bladder cancer, and more.

1308 Wonder World Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

(512) 396-5199

Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD is a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD is affiliated with Texas Oncology and Ascension.

Office Locations

Ascension

1308 Wonder World Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

(512) 396-5199

(512) 396-5206

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1448 East Common Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood urea nitrogen test

intravenous infusion

urine tests

In 2023, Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD had a list price for blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test, intravenous (IV) infusion, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

external beam radiation therapy

image guided procedures

By Affordability:

conventional external beam radiation therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD performed more external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), and image guided procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for conventional external beam radiation therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

creatinine blood test

creatinine test

kidney function tests

stereotactic body radiation therapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for creatinine blood test, creatinine test, kidney function tests, and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX during 2012 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	958
radiation therapy	3252

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX during 2013 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1035
radiation therapy	1675

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	27
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX during 2014 were radiation therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	30
doctor visit	1186
radiation therapy	1600

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	32
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX during 2015 were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	54
CT scan	14
doctor visit	1369
image guided procedures	74
lab tests	48
radiation therapy	833
thoracic (chest) imaging	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	0
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	68
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX during 2016 were radiation therapy, lab tests, blood draw and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	23
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	15
blood draw	65
chemotherapy	15
CT scan	61
doctor visit	1273
lab tests	111
minimally invasive procedures	36
pelvic imaging	23
port flush	29
radiation therapy	1610
thoracic (chest) imaging	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	44
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX during 2017 were radiation therapy, lab tests, blood draw and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	16
blood draw	114
CT scan	54
doctor visit	1432
image guided procedures	84
lab tests	175
minimally invasive procedures	17
pelvic imaging	16
port flush	11
radiation therapy	1646
thoracic (chest) imaging	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	0
Hispanic	59
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	54
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX during 2018 were radiation therapy, lab tests, blood draw and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	28
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	15
blood draw	131
chemotherapy	15
CT scan	100
doctor visit	1523
image guided procedures	95
lab tests	187
minimally invasive procedures	15
neck imaging	12
pelvic imaging	28
radiation therapy	1366
thoracic (chest) imaging	60

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	16
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	41
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX during 2019 were radiation therapy, lab tests, blood draw and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	24
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	25
blood draw	169
chemotherapy	25
CT scan	102
doctor visit	1602
image guided procedures	87
lab tests	215
minimally invasive procedures	55
neck imaging	14
pelvic imaging	24
port flush	19
radiation therapy	1380
thoracic (chest) imaging	64

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	13
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	51
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX during 2020 were radiation therapy, blood draw, lab tests and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	17
blood draw	167
CT scan	35
doctor visit	1408
image guided procedures	67
lab tests	159
pelvic imaging	17
radiation therapy	647
thoracic (chest) imaging	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	42
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX during 2021 were radiation therapy, blood draw, lab tests and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	107
doctor visit	1304
image guided procedures	92
lab tests	98
radiation therapy	656

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX during 2022 were radiation therapy, blood draw, image guided procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	201
doctor visit	1122
image guided procedures	76
lab tests	67
minimally invasive procedures	16
radiation therapy	481
thyroid function tests	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	45
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX during 2023 were radiation therapy, blood draw, image guided procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	115
doctor visit	1325
image guided procedures	90
lab tests	89
minimally invasive procedures	24
radiation therapy	839

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	40
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in San Marcos, TX were radiation therapy, lab tests, blood draw and image guided procedures.

abdominal imaging	21
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	18
blood draw	115
chemotherapy	18
CT scan	61
doctor visit	1294
image guided procedures	83
lab tests	127
minimally invasive procedures	27
neck imaging	13
pelvic imaging	21
radiation therapy	1332
thoracic (chest) imaging	38
thyroid function tests	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	168
Male	231

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	335
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	40
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	143
85 and over	37
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	194

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	64

Education & Training

Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Radiation Oncology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Radiation Oncology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard S. Lawson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Oncology

Ascension

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$416 IMBRUVICA $234	DARZALEX $110	YONDELIS $36	XARELTO $26	ZYTIGA $11
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$336 XARELTO $336
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$269 Da Vinci Surgical System $269
Celgene Corporation	$243 Otezla $243
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$196 $196
Other	$905 Tavneos $144	AJOVY $127	Strensiq $121	Aerospan $119	BELSOMRA $100	Other $294

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,330
Education	$35

Biography

Dr. R. Lawson sees patients in San Marcos, TX and New Braunfels, TX. His medical specialty is radiation oncology. Dr. Lawson's clinical interests include bladder cancer, esophageal cancer, and rectal cancer. He studied medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Emory University. Dr. Lawson is affiliated with Texas Oncology.

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