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Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: arthritis

2001 Charlotte Avenue Suite 102
Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 690-0300

Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD is a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN specializing in adult rheumatology. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.

Office Locations

2001 Charlotte Avenue Suite 102
Nashville, TN 37203

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Harding Road 4230 Harding Pike Suite 801
Nashville, TN 37205

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

In 2023, Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, intravenous infusion therapy, and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

intravenous infusion therapy

In 2012, Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD had a list price for intravenous infusion therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. 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. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2012 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	746
blood draw	78
chemotherapy	746
doctor visit	957
injections	27
minimally invasive procedures	746
musculoskeletal imaging	20
pulmonary testing	725
X-rays	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2013 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	784
blood draw	47
chemotherapy	784
doctor visit	1145
injections	34
minimally invasive procedures	784
musculoskeletal imaging	40
pulmonary testing	680
skin testing	15
tuberculosis (TB) testing	15
X-rays	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	20
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	96
chemotherapy	96
doctor visit	1540
injections	28
minimally invasive procedures	96
musculoskeletal imaging	26
pulmonary testing	74
X-rays	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	23
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2015 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	696
chemotherapy	696
doctor visit	1305
injections	32
minimally invasive procedures	696
musculoskeletal imaging	23
pulmonary testing	573
X-rays	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	696

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	830
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	48
Less than 65	248

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	756
chemotherapy	756
doctor visit	1294
injections	20
minimally invasive procedures	756
musculoskeletal imaging	23
pulmonary testing	694
X-rays	23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	16
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	822
chemotherapy	822
doctor visit	1330
injections	32
minimally invasive procedures	822
musculoskeletal imaging	34
pulmonary testing	579
X-rays	34

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	15
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	830
blood draw	14
chemotherapy	830
doctor visit	1204
injections	20
minimally invasive procedures	830
musculoskeletal imaging	30
pulmonary testing	89
X-rays	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	13
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	866
chemotherapy	866
doctor visit	1262
injections	46
minimally invasive procedures	885
musculoskeletal imaging	32
X-rays	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	17
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	782
chemotherapy	782
doctor visit	1224
injections	25
minimally invasive procedures	803
musculoskeletal imaging	25
X-rays	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	23
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	631
chemotherapy	631
doctor visit	1241
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	743
musculoskeletal imaging	56
X-rays	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	23
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	767
chemotherapy	767
doctor visit	1204
injections	13
minimally invasive procedures	767
musculoskeletal imaging	43
X-rays	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	26
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Nashville, TN were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and pulmonary testing.

aspiration	22
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	706
blood draw	46
chemotherapy	706
doctor visit	1246
injections	26
minimally invasive procedures	720
musculoskeletal imaging	32
pulmonary testing	487
skin testing	15
tuberculosis (TB) testing	15
X-rays	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	400
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	95
85 and over	20
Less than 65	99
65 to 74	233

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the The American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine The American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine The American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

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Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
UCB, Inc.	$5,106 Cimzia $2,636	$2,470
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$3,420 BENLYSTA $3,420
Amgen Inc.	$2,837 Enbrel $1,216	Prolia $1,029	Otezla $326	Tavneos $251	AVSOLA $14
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$2,503 SIMPONI ARIA $1,768	Tremfya $319	SIMPONI $151	STELARA $147	REMICADE $118
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$1,279 ORENCIA $1,268	$11
Other	$5,616 COSENTYX $874	Rinvoq $747	Otezla $569	TALTZ $512	XELJANZ $475	Other $2,438

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,850
Consulting Fee	$3,650
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,000
Education	$261

Research Payments

Dr. Robert P. Lagrone, MD has received 129 research payments totaling $301,491.

Biography

Dr. Robert Lagrone is an adult rheumatology specialist in Nashville, TN. After completing medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. His clinical interests include arthritis. Dr. Lagrone is professionally affiliated with Ascension.