Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ashish Shah, D.O.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Laguna Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shah
Dr. Ashish Shah is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Laguna Hills, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shah performed 3,246 Medicare services across 2,027 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shah received a total of $83,137 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 638 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shah 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 30% volume in CA
$83,137 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,246
Medicare services
Top 30% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
2,027
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~203 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
462 | $106 | $150 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
454 | $12 | $25 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
374 | $7 | $55 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
285 | $21 | $42 |
| 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. |
152 | $145 | $231 |
| 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. |
143 | $101 | $130 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
141 | $177 | $269 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
134 | $22 | $48 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
126 | $46 | $70 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
116 | $21 | $40 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
115 | $792 | $1,100 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
111 | $25 | $40 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
100 | $43 | $60 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
69 | $135 | $191 |
| 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. |
69 | $77 | $110 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
51 | $70 | $175 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
37 | $781 | $1,162 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
30 | $50 | $70 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
30 | $253 | $450 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
27 | $46 | $93 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
27 | $22 | $69 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
26 | $413 | $662 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
26 | $213 | $365 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
25 | $106 | $146 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
24 | $92 | $200 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
23 | $67 | $100 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
22 | $253 | $420 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
20 | $411 | $652 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
15 | $21 | $54 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
12 | $689 | $967 |
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.
15.5% high complexity
2.1% medium
82.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$83,137
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,877/year across 7 years
Top 16% in CA for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
638
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$60,648 (72.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$19,008 (22.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,482 (4.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$24,511
2023
$12,496
2022
$14,709
2021
$5,030
2020
$13,134
2019
$12,175
2018
$1,083
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$17,250
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$3,027
Abbott Laboratories
$1,788
BIOTRONIK INC.
$962
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$175
PFIZER INC.
$149
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$147
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$144
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$140
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$107
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$88
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$70
Novo Nordisk Inc
$60
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$58
Amgen Inc.
$49
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$47
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$35
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Medtronic, Inc.
$28
CVRx, Inc.
$25
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Philips North America LLC
$14
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 90.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$40,097
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$17,831
BIOTRONIK INC.
$8,149
Abbott Laboratories
$4,043
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$3,186
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,398
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,024
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$795
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$713
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$539
PFIZER INC.
$458
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$409
Amgen Inc.
$403
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$392
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$360
Novo Nordisk Inc
$321
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$220
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$213
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$206
CVRx, Inc.
$203
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$176
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$165
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$155
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$147
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$133
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$132
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$107
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$95
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$91
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$90
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$87
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$82
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$76
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$67
Davol Inc.
$62
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$51
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Medtronic, Inc.
$48
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$45
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$37
Allergan Inc.
$35
CardioFocus, Inc.
$30
Celgene Corporation
$23
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Preventice Services, LLC
$21
AtriCure, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$19
Philips North America LLC
$14
Lundbeck LLC
$14
Itamar Medical Inc
$14
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
ATRICURE, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 79.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9124) LM Undivided · (BS2) LM Undivided · ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMVIA EDGE · AMVUTTRA · ARISTA AH FLEXITIP · AVEIR · Acticor 7 VR-T DX · Advisa · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Anthem CRT Pacemaker · Arcalyst · Assure WCD · Azure · BG Mini Plus · BIOMONITOR · Barostim Neo System · BioMonitor · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · CRT-Ps · Carto 3 · Carto 3 System · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · Corlanor · EDARBI · ELIQUIS · ELREXFIO · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · ENSITE · ENSOETM · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EVKEEZA · Edarbi · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · FORTIFY ASSURA · FUROSCIX · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL TACHY · General - Therapies · HeartLight System · INGEVITY · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINZESS · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · Micra · Mitra Clip system · MitraClip System · NA · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · OPTIMIZER · OPTOWIRE · Optimizer · Ozempic · PAMIRA · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · Pacemakers · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RELIANCE 4 FRONT · RESONATE · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · RhythmVIEW Work Stations · Rivacor · SAMSCA · SQ RX PULSE GENERATOR · Solia · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WatchPAT · Wegovy · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent
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 →
The majority of payments (73%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
MEMORIALCARE SADDLEBACK 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. Shah is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 16% of CA peers, with 16 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. Shah experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shah performed 462 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Shah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shah received a total of $83,137 from 53 companies across 638 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. Shah's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Laguna Hills?
Dr. Shah's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Shah) 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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