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Dr. Anil Shah, M.D.
Optician · Santa Ana, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shah
Dr. Anil Shah is an optician specialist in Santa Ana, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shah performed 3,842 Medicare services across 1,894 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shah received a total of $48,344 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 506 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 23% volume in CA
$48,344 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,842
Medicare services
Top 23% in CA for optician
1,894
Unique beneficiaries
$163
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~202 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. |
761 | $103 | $186 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
340 | $42 | $72 |
| 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. |
305 | $46 | $92 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
204 | $50 | $160 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 189 | $1 | $10 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
177 | $80 | $245 |
| 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. |
176 | $12 | $48 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
159 | $9 | $19 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
142 | $27 | $32 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
118 | $34 | $65 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
115 | $163 | $333 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
113 | $47 | $120 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
85 | $139 | $346 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
80 | $0 | $40 |
| 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. |
79 | $127 | $267 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
75 | $139 | $177 |
| 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. |
56 | $12 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
52 | $1 | $28 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
49 | $31 | $72 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
48 | $43 | $91 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
44 | $57 | $173 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
41 | $391 | $1,956 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
40 | $803 | $2,148 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
40 | $0 | $45 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
39 | $163 | $334 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
35 | $17 | $32 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
34 | $130 | $308 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
30 | $8,121 | $22,253 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
26 | $246 | $1,064 |
| Diabetes self-management training, individual Individualized education and training for managing diabetes, billed per 30-minute session. |
26 | $46 | $89 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
24 | $18 | $34 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
19 | $60 | $269 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
19 | $93 | $195 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
18 | $21 | $112 |
| 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. |
18 | $776 | $1,753 |
| 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. |
18 | $46 | $74 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
17 | $5,337 | $22,681 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
17 | $51 | $75 |
| 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. |
14 | $76 | $152 |
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.
4.1% high complexity
34.3% medium
61.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$48,344
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,906/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
506
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.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$27,304 (56.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,240 (29.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,800 (14.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$10,117
2023
$14,433
2022
$17,199
2021
$1,707
2020
$1,083
2019
$2,642
2018
$1,164
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$9,250
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$179
Medtronic, Inc.
$131
Novo Nordisk Inc
$93
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$89
Abbott Laboratories
$78
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$36
Amgen Inc.
$36
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$34
ATRICURE, INC.
$32
Lilly USA, LLC
$26
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 94.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$27,407
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$6,819
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,884
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,929
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,522
Abbott Laboratories
$843
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$841
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$631
Eli Lilly and Company
$551
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$490
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$472
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$413
PFIZER INC.
$410
BIOTRONIK INC.
$299
Amgen Inc.
$288
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$189
Lilly USA, LLC
$165
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$153
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$151
Allergan Inc.
$119
ABIOMED
$106
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$82
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$58
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$53
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$51
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$49
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$41
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
ATRICURE, INC.
$32
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Nevro Corp.
$21
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$17
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$15
Terumo Medical Corporation
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$14
Relypsa, Inc.
$14
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 78.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for optician in CA.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
969
Per 100K population
30.6
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
COASTAL COMMUNITIES HOSPITAL
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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 5% 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. Shah experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shah performed 761 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 $48,344 from 44 companies across 506 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 opticians in Santa Ana?
Dr. Shah's average Medicare payment per service is $163. 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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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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