Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Muhammad Shabbir, MD
Family Medicine · Merced, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Shabbir 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. Shabbir
Dr. Muhammad Shabbir is a family medicine specialist in Merced, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shabbir performed 7,772 Medicare services across 4,408 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shabbir received a total of $2,291 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 135 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Shabbir 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$2,291 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,772
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for family medicine
4,408
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~457 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. |
1,181 | $82 | $160 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
1,138 | $83 | $130 |
| 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. |
1,134 | $63 | $110 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
393 | $64 | $110 |
| Annual depression screening | 342 | $20 | $25 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 329 | $20 | $25 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
314 | $135 | $150 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
295 | $10 | $35 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
276 | $62 | $110 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
273 | $104 | $190 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
264 | $0 | $20 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
220 | $9 | $20 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
187 | $1 | $15 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
179 | $32 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
171 | $74 | $80 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
165 | $1 | $10 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
123 | $32 | $35 |
| 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. |
122 | $104 | $205 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
117 | $66 | $110 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) An intramuscular injection of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. This vaccine protects against 15 types of pneumococcal bacteria. |
93 | $236 | $300 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
86 | $3 | $10 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
58 | $26 | $32 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
47 | $172 | $190 |
| 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. |
42 | $139 | $215 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
37 | $15 | $25 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
34 | $160 | $260 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
31 | $131 | $150 |
| 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. |
30 | $117 | $250 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
17 | $40 | $70 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
17 | $233 | $370 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
16 | $70 | $90 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
16 | $172 | $190 |
| 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. |
13 | $10 | $75 |
| 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. |
12 | $36 | $70 |
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 ↗$2,291
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $327/year across 7 years
Top 15% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
135
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
$2,291 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$582
2023
$364
2022
$244
2021
$379
2020
$182
2019
$252
2018
$288
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$127
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$101
Novo Nordisk Inc
$64
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Lilly USA, LLC
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$25
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$24
EMD Serono, Inc.
$21
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$21
Amgen Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 50.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$427
PFIZER INC.
$239
Novo Nordisk Inc
$196
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$184
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$168
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$101
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$99
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$92
Lilly USA, LLC
$91
Amgen Inc.
$90
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$83
AbbVie Inc.
$59
Hologic, LLC
$52
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$49
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$21
EMD Serono, Inc.
$21
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$21
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$20
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$19
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$19
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Eisai Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
MannKind Corporation
$13
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 37.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AFREZZA · AIRSUPRA · APTIMA · AREXVY · Aimovig · Auvelity · BASAGLAR · BREZTRI · COLOGUARD · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · COMIRNATY · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ELYXYB · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FLECTOR · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · MOUNJARO · NEXPLANON · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PEDIARIX · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QVAR · REXULTI · ROTATEQ · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SPRAVATO · SYMBICORT · SYMPROIC · Saxenda · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Thinprep · UBRELVY · VYNDAMAX · Vascepa · Victoza · XARELTO · Xofluza · 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
147
Per 100K population
51.5
County median income
$65,044
Nearest hospital
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
7.6 mi
7.6 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. Shabbir is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of CA peers, with 17 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. Shabbir experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shabbir performed 1,181 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. Shabbir receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shabbir received a total of $2,291 from 33 companies across 135 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. Shabbir's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Merced?
Dr. Shabbir's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Shabbir) 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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