Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Shahinian, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease · Aliso Viejo, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shahinian
Dr. George Shahinian is a pulmonary disease specialist in Aliso Viejo, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shahinian performed 9,455 Medicare services across 4,677 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shahinian received a total of $5,879 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 183 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shahinian is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$5,879 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,455
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for pulmonary disease
4,677
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~498 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
1,720 | $176 | $600 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
1,575 | $100 | $250 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,531 | $106 | $240 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
613 | $34 | $407 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
609 | $8 | $230 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
449 | $51 | $350 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
448 | $49 | $350 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
447 | $153 | $400 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
443 | $29 | $200 |
| Additional 30 minutes of critical care This code represents an additional 30 minutes of critical care services provided beyond the initial critical care time period. |
308 | $89 | $250 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
294 | $144 | $450 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
261 | $16 | $50 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
237 | $77 | $160 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 190 | $181 | $400 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
87 | $176 | $600 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
49 | $556 | $6,000 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
41 | $48 | $100 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
36 | $136 | $600 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
31 | $576 | $6,500 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
30 | $173 | $650 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
19 | $37 | $150 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
13 | $20 | $80 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing, airflow, and physical effort during sleep. |
12 | $34 | $1,500 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels. |
12 | $78 | $400 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.9% high complexity
5.0% medium
94.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,879
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $840/year across 7 years
Top 25% in CA for pulmonary disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
183
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,838 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$41 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,792
2023
$893
2022
$902
2021
$488
2020
$507
2019
$486
2018
$810
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Noah Medical Corporation
$797
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$230
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$179
Pulmonx Corporation
$150
Insmed, Inc.
$131
GENZYME CORPORATION
$117
Amgen Inc.
$59
Grifols USA, LLC
$36
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$21
Electromed, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 67.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,499
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$855
Noah Medical Corporation
$797
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$571
GENZYME CORPORATION
$306
Insmed, Inc.
$233
BIOTRONIK INC.
$216
Pulmonx Corporation
$192
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$142
Grifols USA, LLC
$115
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$106
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$93
Amgen Inc.
$86
Baxter Healthcare
$72
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$59
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$56
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$49
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$47
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$42
Electromed, Inc.
$41
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$39
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$34
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$26
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$26
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$23
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$23
PFIZER INC.
$21
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Itamar Medical Inc
$19
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
bioMerieux
$1
Top 3 companies account for 53.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · AIRSUPRA · ANORO · Adempas · Arikayce · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREO · BREZTRI · CHARTIS CATHETER · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · FASENRA · FEVIPIPRANT · GALAXY · GIAPREZA · GLASSIA · Hillrom - Life 2000 Ventilation System · Hillrom - Vest System Model 105 Home Care · NUCALA · OFEV · PAXLOVID · Prolastin-C Liquid · Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV · SAMSCA · SMARTVEST · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · Solia · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · The Vest System Model 105 Home Care · VIDAS BRAHMS PCT · WAKIX · Wakix · WatchPATONE · XARELTO · Yupelri
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Pulmonary diseases within 10 mi
88
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
ALISO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Shahinian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Shahinian experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shahinian performed 1,720 critical care, first 30-74 min services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Shahinian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shahinian received a total of $5,879 from 34 companies across 183 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Shahinian's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Aliso Viejo?
Dr. Shahinian's average Medicare payment per service is $103. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Shahinian) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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