Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ziad Shahla, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Bonita Springs, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Shahla 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. Shahla
Dr. Ziad Shahla is an internal medicine specialist in Bonita Springs, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shahla performed 42,433 Medicare services across 4,900 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shahla received a total of $9,104 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 301 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Shahla is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$9,104 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 66854 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗42,433
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for internal medicine
4,900
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,357 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
28,019 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
3,929 | $94 | $168 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 3,121 | $18 | $49 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
988 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
908 | $10 | $50 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
742 | $1 | $50 |
| 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. |
666 | $128 | $245 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
424 | $4 | $50 |
| 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. |
402 | $10 | $75 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
365 | $3 | $25 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
334 | $131 | $200 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
304 | $1 | $25 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
254 | $39 | $100 |
| 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. |
225 | $40 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
205 | $72 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
203 | $32 | $50 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
166 | $5 | $50 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
165 | $6 | $50 |
| 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. |
154 | $95 | $281 |
| 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. |
154 | $66 | $107 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
79 | $39 | $400 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
67 | $50 | $147 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
62 | $157 | $1,000 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
59 | $16 | $100 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
51 | $59 | $100 |
| 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. |
50 | $166 | $250 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
46 | $89 | $251 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
46 | $85 | $300 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
42 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
37 | $32 | $100 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
30 | $354 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
23 | $153 | $518 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
19 | $41 | $85 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
19 | $44 | $82 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
18 | $35 | $101 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
16 | $71 | $204 |
| 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. |
15 | $343 | $2,000 |
| 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. |
15 | $50 | $400 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
11 | $12 | $50 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
78.7% medium
21.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,104
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,301/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for internal medicine
38
Companies
301
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
$7,549 (82.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,242 (13.6%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$313 (3.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$965
2023
$618
2022
$1,263
2021
$1,998
2020
$728
2019
$1,016
2018
$2,516
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,910
Welch Allyn
$1,575
Amgen Inc.
$1,068
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$737
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$553
PFIZER INC.
$507
Novo Nordisk Inc
$472
Baxter Healthcare
$313
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$231
ABBVIE INC.
$222
Lilly USA, LLC
$197
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$181
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$120
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$110
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$103
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$92
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$91
Exact Sciences Corporation
$58
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$57
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$43
Allergan, Inc.
$42
Genentech USA, Inc.
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$36
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$33
AbbVie Inc.
$33
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$27
Merz North America, Inc.
$25
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$23
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$23
Stryker Corporation
$23
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
Insulet Corporation
$20
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Eisai Inc.
$13
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 50.0% of total 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 →
Most payments (83%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for internal medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $21 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
568
Per 100K population
71.7
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
7.3 mi
7.3 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Shahla is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of FL peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Shahla experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shahla performed 28,019 testosterone injection 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. Shahla receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shahla received a total of $9,104 from 38 companies across 301 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. Shahla's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Bonita Springs?
Dr. Shahla's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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. Shahla) 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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