Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Shabtai, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Northridge, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
17075 DEVONSHIRE ST, Northridge, CA 91325
8184354789
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1942217021 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. Shabtai

Dr. Michael Shabtai is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Northridge, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shabtai performed 39,024 Medicare services across 1,140 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shabtai received a total of $9,121 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Shabtai 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 0% volume in CA $9,121 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
39,024
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
1,140
Unique beneficiaries
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,054 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
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
36,400 $5 $10
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.
1,179 $12 $40
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.
422 $78 $120
Bilateral facial and neck nerve muscle paralysis injection
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze muscles in the face and neck on both sides.
182 $131 $300
Hyaluronan intra-articular injection
An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning.
137 $560 $1,500
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
103 $68 $235
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.
99 $58 $78
Injection, thiamine hcl, 100 mg 77 $2 $10
Pyridoxine HCl injection, 100 mg
An injection of pyridoxine hydrochloride, a form of vitamin B6, administered at a dose of 100 mg.
76 $8 $15
Vitamin B-12 injection
An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg.
75 $1 $10
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
53 $76 $200
Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt
This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted.
53 $135 $300
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.
40 $96 $170
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 35 $6 $20
Electromyography of arm or leg muscles
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.
25 $88 $150
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.
19 $103 $250
Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests
A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles.
13 $156 $400
Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level
An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
12 $199 $400
Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging
An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement.
12 $99 $200
Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level
An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
12 $165 $325
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 ↗
$9,121
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,303/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
173
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
$9,121 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$958
2023
$1,093
2022
$999
2021
$1,153
2020
$794
2019
$2,208
2018
$1,917

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$255
Stryker Corporation
$247
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$228
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$103
Top 3 companies account for 76.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$1,469
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,373
AbbVie Inc.
$798
Merz North America, Inc.
$617
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$555
Lilly USA, LLC
$508
Indivior Inc.
$459
Amgen Inc.
$421
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$262
Stryker Corporation
$247
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$246
ABBVIE INC.
$210
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$209
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$189
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$168
Allergan Inc.
$137
Boston Scientific Corporation
$133
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$127
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
US WorldMeds, LLC
$125
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$120
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$118
Penumbra, Inc.
$108
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$103
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$94
Paragon 28, Inc.
$65
Allergan, Inc.
$40
PFIZER INC.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$21
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 39.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · Aimovig · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · EMGALITY · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · HYALGAN · HYMOVIS · Hymovis · INFINION · INSIGNIA · LUCEMYRA · LYRICA · Lucemyra/Lofexidine · MAKO · MONOVISC · MOVANTIK · NURTEC ODT · ORTHOVISC · Penumbra System · QULIPTA · Qutenza · RELISTOR · SPRINT PNS System · SPRIX · SUBLOCADE · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · Vascepa · XEOMIN · XIFAXAN · Xeomin
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in CA.

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Geographic Context

Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
295
Per 100K population
3.0
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL 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. Shabtai is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of CA peers, 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. Shabtai experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shabtai performed 36,400 botox injection, per unit 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. Shabtai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shabtai received a total of $9,121 from 32 companies across 173 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. Shabtai's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Northridge?
Dr. Shabtai's average Medicare payment per service is $9. 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. Shabtai) 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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