Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gaurav Shah, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine · Crystal River, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
5616 W NORVELL BRYANT HWY, Crystal River, FL 34429
3527951999
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1962727453 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Shah 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. Shah

Dr. Gaurav Shah is a critical care medicine in Crystal River, FL, with 16 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shah performed 3,760 Medicare services across 2,106 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shah received a total of $68,492 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 306 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 16 years in practice▲ Top 7% volume in FL$ $68,492 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,760
Medicare services
Top 7% in FL for critical care medicine
2,106
Unique beneficiaries
$98
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~235 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,095$94$163
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity893$96$130
Critical care, first 30-74 min345$174$280
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month253$36$98
Initial hospital admission, high complexity162$138$251
New patient office visit (45-59 min)121$127$211
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout104$33$85
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases104$43$111
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration102$30$77
Test for exercise-induced lung stress99$26$68
Evaluation of use of breathing device72$13$25
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, more than 10 minutes53$28$37
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older)46$467$1,532
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope40$65$274
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access40$12$40
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance36$89$237
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older)35$479$1,690
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min29$90$133
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)27$69$176
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin27$36$92
Chest X-ray, 2 views16$26$71
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity14$219$345
Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope13$115$382
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope12$117$300
Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope11$78$199
Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe11$28$359
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.
1.4% high complexity
1.6% medium
97.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$68,492
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,785/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for critical care medicine
32
Companies
306
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$62,485 (91.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,532 (8.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$475 (0.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,468
2023
$17,858
2022
$21,204
2021
$9,907
2020
$16,961
2019
$573
2018
$521

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$63,332
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,438
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$642
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$475
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$400
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$373
Genentech USA, Inc.
$283
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$223
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$207
Insmed, Inc.
$142
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$126
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$122
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$104
Pulmonx Corporation
$96
3B Medical, Inc.
$86
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$50
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$49
Amgen Inc.
$49
United Therapeutics Corporation
$38
GENZYME CORPORATION
$36
Shire North American Group Inc
$31
Inogen, Inc.
$26
Grifols USA, LLC
$23
Vapotherm Inc
$22
Merz North America, Inc.
$21
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$15
Baxter Healthcare
$15
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$13
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 95.5% 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 →

The majority of payments (91%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in critical care medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for critical care medicine in FL.

Equivalent to $1,822 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Critical Care Medicines within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$55,355
Nearest hospital
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL CRYSTAL RIVER
6.6 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Shah is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 5%), with 16 years of practice experience.

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. Shah experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shah performed 1,095 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 $68,492 from 32 companies across 306 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 critical care medicines in Crystal River?
Dr. Shah's average Medicare payment per service is $98. 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →