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Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD

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(19 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1989)

Professional interests include: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), occupational health issues, lung issues, and more.

6445 Main Street Floor 22
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-7779

Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD is a pulmonologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult pulmonology and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

6445 Main Street Floor 22
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-7779

(713) 441-1949

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Some issues Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine: Dr. Rodney J. Folz has been named Chief of the Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care & Sleep Medicine,...”—"On the Move", Cleveland.com , January 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

pulmonary function test

In 2023, Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD performed more pulmonary function test (PFT) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

lung volume test

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2012, Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD had a list price for lung volume test, pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	169
hospital care	329
inpatient care	329
pulmonary testing	773

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161
hospital care	110
inpatient care	110
preventive care	18
pulmonary testing	739
vaccines	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	19
Less than 65	216

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	136
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
pulmonary testing	681

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	22
Less than 65	185

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
pulmonary testing	150

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	32
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74
hospital care	303
inpatient care	303
pulmonary testing	274

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	125
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	30
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	60
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196
pulmonary testing	392

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	154
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	34
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61
hospital care	179
inpatient care	179
pulmonary testing	577

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	181
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	46
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
pulmonary testing	640

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	36
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
pulmonary testing	578

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	109
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	30
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	106
inpatient care	106
pulmonary testing	425

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	86
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	22
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	253
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
pulmonary testing	761

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	95
Hispanic	79
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	44
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	45
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

doctor visit	117
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151
preventive care	18
pulmonary testing	544
vaccines	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	102
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	319
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	110
85 and over	28
Less than 65	120
65 to 74	202

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	23
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	17
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

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. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

Aetna Student Health

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

Aetna International

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 19 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I think this provider is very busy and that can impact the interaction. I appreciate the provider's expertise and care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,109 SYMBICORT $1,820	FASENRA $79	$210
Pulmonx Corporation	$1,243 Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV $1,243
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$924 QBW251 $462	NON BRAND $336	TOBI PODHALER $107	$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$365 OFEV $155	Spiriva $129	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $63	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $12	COMBIVENT $5
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$257 OPSUMIT $176	UPTRAVI $81
Other	$1,233 Arikayce $144	DUPIXENT $126	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $109	AirwayClearanceDevice $92	Cresemba $63	Other $699

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,314
Travel and Lodging	$2,817

Research Payments

Dr. Rodney J. Folz, MD, PhD has received 51 research payments totaling $655,502.

Biography

Dr. Rodney Folz specializes in critical care (intensive care medicine) and adult pulmonology. On average, patients gave Dr. Folz a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Folz include cystic fibrosis (CF), asthma, and occupational health issues. He is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. He accepts Trustmark, Aetna EPO, Blue California, and more. According to Houston Methodist, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Folz's office in Houston, TX. He attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Duke University Medical Center for residency.