Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sohail Shayfer, MD
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Encino, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shayfer
Dr. Sohail Shayfer is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Encino, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shayfer performed 12,078 Medicare services across 5,425 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shayfer received a total of $1,946 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 34 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand surgery physician. 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. Shayfer 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 2% volume in CA
$1,946 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,078
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
5,425
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~636 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
5,023 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
2,114 | $76 | $175 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
824 | $91 | $350 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
586 | $44 | $131 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
507 | $86 | $209 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
380 | $37 | $81 |
| 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. |
293 | $107 | $250 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
284 | $31 | $66 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
282 | $33 | $69 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
270 | $21 | $149 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
171 | $50 | $260 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
168 | $36 | $150 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
119 | $36 | $78 |
| Orthovisc intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
119 | $100 | $372 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
84 | $0 | $15 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 81 | $70 | $176 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
80 | $69 | $166 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
78 | $32 | $71 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
64 | $75 | $178 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
62 | $18 | $38 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
59 | $29 | $72 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
56 | $15 | $111 |
| Tendon repair, finger or palm Surgical repair of a damaged tendon in the finger or palm of the hand. |
44 | $399 | $1,141 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
40 | $335 | $964 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
35 | $35 | $106 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
35 | $77 | $197 |
| Adult fiberglass long arm cast supplies Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to an adult's arm. |
32 | $27 | $56 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
29 | $43 | $95 |
| Hand or finger strapping Application of strapping to support or stabilize the hand or a finger. |
21 | $23 | $66 |
| Sling procedure A surgical procedure to support weakened pelvic organs or tissues using a sling material. |
21 | $8 | $40 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder debridement A minimally invasive procedure to remove damaged or excess tissue from the shoulder joint using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
17 | $105 | $1,380 |
| Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament. |
17 | $143 | $1,000 |
| Shoulder to hand cast application A cast is applied to immobilize the arm from the shoulder down to the hand. This procedure is used to stabilize and protect the limb during healing. |
16 | $81 | $220 |
| Removal of tendon growth, finger or hand A procedure to remove a growth from a tendon in the finger or hand. |
15 | $247 | $1,312 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
15 | $914 | $2,344 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
14 | $36 | $124 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
12 | $45 | $133 |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes | 11 | $80 | $277 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
58.0% medium
41.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,946
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $278/year across 7 years
Top 49% in CA for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
34
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
$1,946 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$267
2023
$50
2022
$255
2021
$18
2020
$1,182
2019
$159
2018
$15
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$114
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$81
Endo USA, Inc.
$50
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 92.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Micromed Inc
$603
Arthrex, Inc.
$542
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$164
Lilly USA, LLC
$131
Abbott Laboratories
$124
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$96
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$81
Endo USA, Inc.
$50
Team_Makena_LLC
$46
ERMI Inc.
$26
AXOGEN
$25
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$22
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$19
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 67.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AxoGuard Nerve Connector · Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate System · Bone Stimulator · Comprehensive Shoulder System · DUEXIS · LENS · N/A · OCTRODE · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · TALTZ · XIAFLEX
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
51
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
ENCINO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Shayfer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% 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. Shayfer experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shayfer performed 5,023 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Shayfer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shayfer received a total of $1,946 from 14 companies across 34 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. Shayfer's costs compare to other orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Encino?
Dr. Shayfer's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Shayfer) 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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