Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Muhammad Shafqet, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Modesto, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE, Modesto, CA 95355
2095504725
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1801226873 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Shafqet

Dr. Muhammad Shafqet is a gastroenterology specialist in Modesto, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shafqet performed 1,205 Medicare services across 1,098 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shafqet received a total of $6,591 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 113 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Shafqet 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.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 27% volume in CA $6,591 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,205
Medicare services
Top 27% in CA for gastroenterology
1,098
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~100 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
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
163 $40 $1,390
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.
160 $98 $343
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.
150 $100 $450
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
128 $79 $1,888
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.
125 $91 $345
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle biopsy
A procedure using an ultrasound-equipped endoscope to guide a needle for tissue sampling of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel.
83 $188 $1,696
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
73 $174 $2,219
Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy
Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient.
67 $4 $247
Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel
An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope.
66 $151 $1,141
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
24 $80 $1,226
Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope
A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly.
24 $257 $2,085
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.
19 $70 $234
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.
18 $120 $521
Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion
A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open.
16 $362 $1,924
Balloon dilation of pancreatic or bile duct
A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed pancreatic or bile duct with a balloon. This helps restore the flow of digestive fluids.
15 $178 $1,598
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the lower portion of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope.
14 $26 $603
Hemorrhoid destruction using heat
A procedure that uses heat to destroy internal hemorrhoids. This treatment targets the hemorrhoidal tissue directly to reduce or eliminate the condition.
14 $95 $846
Endoscopic incision of pancreatic outlet
A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to make an incision in the pancreatic outlet.
12 $121 $1,675
Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone
A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts.
12 $75 $1,919
Endoscopic insertion of stomach tube
A flexible endoscope is used to guide the placement of a tube into the stomach.
11 $147 $953
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure using a flexible tube to examine the lower large bowel and take tissue samples for testing.
11 $36 $723
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.
1.3% high complexity
46.1% medium
52.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,591
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $942/year across 7 years
Top 25% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
113
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
$6,591 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$237
2023
$395
2022
$3,422
2021
$274
2020
$298
2019
$1,163
2018
$802

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$167
Boston Scientific Corporation
$50
Ardelyx, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$3,762
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$958
ABBVIE INC.
$599
AbbVie Inc.
$524
Boston Scientific Corporation
$331
Cook Medical LLC
$137
AbbVie, Inc.
$116
Covidien LP
$50
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$44
Olympus America Inc.
$36
Ardelyx, Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 80.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AXIOS · Beacon · CREON · Cook Medical Biliary · DIFICID · DUOPA · EXALT Model D · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · LINZESS · Olympus Biliary Devices · Olympus EMR & ESD Devices · Overstitch · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-655 · VIBERZI · VISIGLIDE
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

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
27
Per 100K population
4.9
County median income
$79,661
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Shafqet is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in CA), 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. Shafqet experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shafqet performed 163 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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. Shafqet receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shafqet received a total of $6,591 from 12 companies across 113 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. Shafqet's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Modesto?
Dr. Shafqet's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Shafqet) 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 →
About this page

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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