Dr. Ali Shariati, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Shariati
Dr. Ali Shariati is a radiation oncology in Lakeland, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shariati performed 28,304 Medicare services across 3,909 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shariati received a total of $19 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Shariati 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol) | 24,445 | $0 | $1 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 537 | $7 | $24 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 364 | $22 | $75 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 290 | $98 | $445 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 235 | $240 | $765 |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 192 | $265 | $1,565 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 146 | $92 | $564 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 139 | $23 | $76 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 118 | $28 | $84 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 106 | $164 | $758 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 104 | $28 | $100 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) | 88 | $1 | $4 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 84 | $36 | $103 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 82 | $136 | $498 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 76 | $29 | $102 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 73 | $158 | $770 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 68 | $42 | $114 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 65 | $23 | $87 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 49 | $31 | $97 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 49 | $29 | $81 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 48 | $267 | $869 |
| Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast | 39 | $266 | $1,565 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 3 views | 38 | $28 | $85 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | 38 | $36 | $138 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 37 | $188 | $739 |
| Double contrast x-ray of esophagus | 37 | $77 | $266 |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | 35 | $103 | $320 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 29 | $33 | $121 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 27 | $23 | $82 |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | 26 | $60 | $179 |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views | 25 | $29 | $91 |
| Mri scan of abdomen without contrast | 24 | $150 | $745 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 24 | $26 | $90 |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | 22 | $54 | $190 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 22 | $7 | $22 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 22 | $6 | $16 |
| X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views | 21 | $21 | $70 |
| X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 21 | $21 | $74 |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | 21 | $93 | $314 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | 21 | $13 | $60 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | 20 | $39 | $113 |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | 20 | $24 | $81 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views | 20 | $27 | $98 |
| Joint injection, major joint | 19 | $45 | $171 |
| Mri scan of leg before and after contrast | 18 | $269 | $1,370 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 18 | $84 | $288 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 18 | $50 | $251 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 18 | $28 | $95 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 17 | $91 | $295 |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth | 16 | $49 | $155 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | 15 | $36 | $129 |
| X-ray of hip, minimum of 4 views | 15 | $41 | $127 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | 15 | $85 | $230 |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 14 | $88 | $294 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 14 | $17 | $79 |
| Ct scan of arm without contrast | 14 | $118 | $399 |
| Ct scan of abdomen with contrast | 14 | $177 | $567 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 13 | $27 | $71 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 13 | $26 | $80 |
| Mri scan of leg without contrast | 13 | $181 | $720 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 13 | $18 | $68 |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast | 12 | $46 | $155 |
| Mri scan of leg joint before and after contrast | 12 | $310 | $1,625 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 12 | $149 | $498 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 11 | $82 | $350 |
| X-ray of forearm, 2 views | 11 | $17 | $64 |
| Single contrast x-ray of small intestine | 11 | $84 | $240 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | 11 | $31 | $110 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2018 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2018)
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2018 |
| 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. Shariati is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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