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Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

West Virginia University School of Medicine

3160 Southgate Commerce Boulevard Suite 30
Orlando, FL 32806

(407) 859-4540

Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD is a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD is affiliated with Orlando Health and RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PA.

Office Locations

Orlando Health

3160 Southgate Commerce Boulevard Suite 30
Orlando, FL 32806

(407) 859-4540

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

bone density test

central DEXA

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

intravenous infusion therapy

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, bone density test, central DEXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), intravenous infusion therapy, phlebotomy for lab tests, venipuncture (phlebotomy), and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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 Affordability:

intravenous infusion

In 2023, Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD had a list price for intravenous (IV) infusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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. Laura B. Summers, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	138
blood draw	307
chemotherapy	138
doctor visit	450
lab tests	321
minimally invasive procedures	151
musculoskeletal imaging	17
X-rays	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	163
blood draw	246
chemotherapy	163
doctor visit	365
lab tests	247
minimally invasive procedures	163
musculoskeletal imaging	19
X-rays	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	17
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	166
blood draw	263
chemotherapy	166
doctor visit	405
lab tests	266
minimally invasive procedures	166
musculoskeletal imaging	21
X-rays	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	12
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL during 2015 were blood draw, lab tests, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	165
blood draw	262
chemotherapy	165
doctor visit	425
lab tests	247
minimally invasive procedures	165
musculoskeletal imaging	18
X-rays	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	32
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	41
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL during 2016 were blood draw, lab tests, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	164
blood draw	271
chemotherapy	164
doctor visit	434
lab tests	249
minimally invasive procedures	164
musculoskeletal imaging	20
X-rays	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	11
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	37
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL during 2017 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	172
blood draw	231
chemotherapy	172
doctor visit	389
lab tests	137
minimally invasive procedures	172
musculoskeletal imaging	21
X-rays	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	17
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL during 2018 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	214
blood draw	265
chemotherapy	214
doctor visit	407
lab tests	165
minimally invasive procedures	214
musculoskeletal imaging	21
X-rays	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	17
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL during 2019 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	182
blood draw	203
chemotherapy	182
doctor visit	375
lab tests	61
minimally invasive procedures	182
musculoskeletal imaging	26
X-rays	26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	48
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL during 2020 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	153
blood draw	165
chemotherapy	153
doctor visit	335
minimally invasive procedures	153
musculoskeletal imaging	24
X-rays	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	16
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	47
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL during 2021 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	146
blood draw	191
chemotherapy	146
doctor visit	313
minimally invasive procedures	146
musculoskeletal imaging	21
X-rays	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	14
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	45
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL during 2022 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	154
blood draw	157
chemotherapy	154
doctor visit	334
minimally invasive procedures	154
musculoskeletal imaging	21
X-rays	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	48
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Orlando, FL were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	165
blood draw	232
chemotherapy	165
doctor visit	384
lab tests	211
minimally invasive procedures	166
musculoskeletal imaging	20
X-rays	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	141
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	44
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	37
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	10
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Allegheny General Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine

Residency: Allegheny General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Orlando Health

RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$2,623 SIMPONI $1,314	SIMPONI ARIA $596	STELARA $564	Tremfya $123	REMICADE $27
Genentech USA, Inc.	$1,920 Actemra $1,449	Rituxan $470
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,670 COSENTYX $1,650	Ilaris $20
Amgen Inc.	$1,159 Enbrel $563	Prolia $324	Otezla $135	AVSOLA $73	EVENITY $28	Other $35
Pfizer Inc.	$1,001 XELJANZ $662	PAXLOVID $127	INFLECTRA $88	LYRICA $52	EMBEDA $25	Other $47
Other	$7,917 KRYSTEXXA $926	Cimzia $829	BENLYSTA $700	ORENCIA $673	KEVZARA $519	Other $4,271

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$14,975
Consulting Fee	$1,137
Education	$178

Biography

Dr. Laura Summers is a specialist in adult rheumatology. She works in Orlando, FL. After completing medical school at West Virginia University School of Medicine, she performed her residency at Allegheny General Hospital. She is affiliated with Orlando Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura B. Summers, MD From 2012 - 2022

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