Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Elizabeth Shen, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Irvine, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
15785 LAGUNA CANYON RD STE 300, Irvine, CA 92618
9497531163
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1396124889 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Shen from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shen

Dr. Elizabeth Shen is an ophthalmology specialist in Irvine, CA, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shen performed 264 Medicare services across 242 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shen received a total of $5,297 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 130 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. Shen 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.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ 264 Medicare services $5,297 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
264
Medicare services
Bottom 16% in CA for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
242
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~26 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
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
 65 $29 $120
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.
 45 $106 $161
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.
 44 $72 $102
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
 34 $98 $163
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
 33 $120 $181
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
 16 $80 $122
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)
Imaging of the optic nerve.
 15 $29 $100
Corneal topography and eye depth measurement
This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.
 12 $42 $200
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,297
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $757/year across 7 years
Top 24% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
130
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
$5,297 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,101
2023
$679
2022
$1,161
2021
$223
2020
$145
2019
$458
2018
$1,530

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$532
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$148
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$78
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$52
Amgen Inc.
$50
ABBVIE INC.
$32
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$32
RxSight Inc
$21
Glaukos Corporation
$20
Nova Eye, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 72.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$751
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$645
Alcon Vision LLC
$602
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$457
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$343
Shire North American Group Inc
$258
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$156
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$148
ImmunoGen, Inc.
$136
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$126
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
Genentech USA, Inc.
$120
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$120
CooperVision Inc.
$120
Genentech, Inc.
$116
ABBVIE INC.
$115
Allergan Inc.
$107
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$83
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$82
TISSUETECH, INC.
$57
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$52
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$52
Amgen Inc.
$50
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$47
RxSight Inc
$47
Dompe US, Inc.
$43
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$36
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$32
Glaukos Corporation
$31
TearLab Corp
$29
Optos, Inc.
$28
Allergan, Inc.
$24
Thea Pharma Inc.
$23
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$20
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$19
Nova Eye, Inc.
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARTEVO 800 · AcrySof · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY · Acuvue · Catalys Laser System · Centurion · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · Elahere · HYDRUS Microstent · ILUX · INVELTYS · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · MIEBO · MiSight Contact Lens · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · P200DTx · PROKERA · PROLENSA · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · STELLARIS · Simbrinza · Syfovre · TEARLAB OSMOLARITY SYSTEM · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · TearLab Osmolarity System · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Simplicity · Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System · TobraDex ST · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XIIDRA · enVista Aspire IOL · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa · rocklatan
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.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
342
Per 100K population
10.8
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE
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. Shen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Shen experienced with retinal photography (fundus photo)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shen performed 65 retinal photography (fundus photo) 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. Shen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shen received a total of $5,297 from 40 companies across 130 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. Shen's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Irvine?
Dr. Shen's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Shen) 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →