Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eli Shemesh, M.D.

Surgery · Delray Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
6646 ATLANTIC AVE STE 100, Delray Beach, FL 33446
5614950660
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1952472250 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. Shemesh 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. Shemesh

Dr. Eli Shemesh is a surgery in Delray Beach, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shemesh performed 2,301 Medicare services across 1,785 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shemesh received a total of $21,644 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 109 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Shemesh 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 4% volume in FL$ $21,644 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,301
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for surgery
1,785
Unique beneficiaries
$119
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~121 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
Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding481$228$542
Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope433$96$197
New patient office visit (30-44 min)377$87$234
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)355$44$107
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)217$70$174
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity84$41$73
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)72$94$237
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope47$146$640
Removal of external hemorrhoid with blood clot38$175$388
New patient office visit (45-59 min)35$126$336
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk31$188$649
Colonoscopy with biopsy25$134$500
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity20$108$284
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope18$426$1,033
Injection of hemorrhoid16$227$449
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery15$186$827
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare13$212$834
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk13$183$634
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes11$70$213
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 ↗
$21,644
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,607/year across 6 years
Top 12% in FL for surgery
26
Companies
109
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
$13,729 (63.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,914 (36.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,688
2023
$4,045
2022
$2,469
2021
$3,134
2019
$515
2018
$8,794

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$16,983
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,829
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,639
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$271
AbbVie Inc.
$154
Ardelyx, Inc.
$88
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$76
GENZYME CORPORATION
$55
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$44
ABBVIE INC.
$42
Covidien LP
$40
DAVOL INC.
$39
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$39
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$38
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$35
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$35
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Lilly USA, LLC
$24
Innocoll Pharmaceuticals Limited
$23
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$19
Celgene Corporation
$19
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Innocoll Incorporated
$15
VIVUS LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 94.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CLENPIQ · DAVINCI XI · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · GATTEX · GIVLAARI · IBSRELA · INTERSTIM · Linzess · OCALIVA · OMVOH · PANCREAZE · PHASIX · ProGrip · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · TREMFYA · XARACOLL · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
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 (63%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $941 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgerys within 10 mi
192
Per 100K population
12.7
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
3.0 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. Shemesh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 12%), with 19 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. Shemesh experienced with removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shemesh performed 481 removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding 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. Shemesh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shemesh received a total of $21,644 from 26 companies across 109 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. Shemesh's costs compare to other surgerys in Delray Beach?
Dr. Shemesh's average Medicare payment per service is $119. 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. Shemesh) 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 →