Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nihar Shah, M.D.
Gastroenterology · Sarasota, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shah
Dr. Nihar Shah is a gastroenterology specialist in Sarasota, FL, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shah performed 2,007 Medicare services across 1,721 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shah received a total of $5,843 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. 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.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in FL
$5,843 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 | 136945 | 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 ↗2,007
Medicare services
Top 13% in FL for gastroenterology
1,721
Unique beneficiaries
$105
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
313 | $42 | $800 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
208 | $131 | $415 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
203 | $37 | $600 |
| External hemorrhoid removal by rubber banding A procedure to remove external hemorrhoids using rubber bands to cut off blood supply. The affected tissue is tied off and eventually falls off. |
193 | $209 | $444 |
| 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. |
179 | $90 | $219 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
173 | $166 | $650 |
| 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. |
105 | $65 | $151 |
| 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. |
96 | $112 | $333 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
95 | $110 | $428 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
82 | $63 | $148 |
| Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
66 | $129 | $878 |
| 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. |
49 | $41 | $91 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
34 | $71 | $342 |
| Esophageal motility study A test that evaluates the movement and function of the esophagus. |
29 | $49 | $132 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
26 | $93 | $500 |
| Endoscopic control of bleeding in large intestine A flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the large intestine to locate and stop bleeding. |
25 | $200 | $647 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
19 | $263 | $1,004 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
18 | $75 | $1,008 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
16 | $18 | $70 |
| Endoscopic destruction of esophagus, stomach, or bowel growth Removal of a polyp or growth in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The procedure is performed through the mouth to access and destroy the abnormal tissue. |
15 | $146 | $500 |
| Esophageal sensation study by balloon distension This procedure evaluates how the esophagus senses pressure or stretching by inflating a small balloon within the esophagus. |
15 | $39 | $101 |
| Esophageal function monitoring via nasal tube This procedure involves monitoring and recording the function of the esophagus using a tube inserted through the nose. |
14 | $39 | $101 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
12 | $562 | $1,678 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
11 | $352 | $1,017 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
11 | $158 | $425 |
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.
0.5% high complexity
28.9% medium
70.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,843
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $835/year across 7 years
Top 30% in FL for gastroenterology
29
Companies
173
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
$5,666 (97.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$177 (3.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,259
2023
$495
2022
$580
2021
$341
2020
$484
2019
$523
2018
$1,161
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,644
ABBVIE INC.
$539
AbbVie Inc.
$400
AbbVie, Inc.
$388
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc
$303
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$248
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$189
Stryker Corporation
$177
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$161
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$99
Celgene Corporation
$93
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$87
3-D Matrix, Inc.
$84
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$61
Ardelyx, Inc.
$41
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$36
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$34
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$33
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$30
Shire North American Group Inc
$27
Allergan Inc.
$24
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$22
Celltrion USA Inc.
$22
Romark Laboratories, LC
$21
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$19
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 61.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACQUIRE · ALINIA · APOLLO ESG System · Alinia · CREON · Creon · DIFICID · Doptelet · ENTYVIO · ESOPHYX · EXPECT · EndoMAXX Stent and Delivery System · Entyvio · FUJIFILM · GATTEX · GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · Mavyret · Motegrity · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System · RELISTOR · REMICADE · RINVOQ · RUCONEST · SKYRIZI · SPYGLASS · SUPREP BOWEL PREP · SUTAB · TERLIVAZ · TRULANCE · UCERIS TABLETS · VEGZELMA · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XIFAXAN · 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 →
Most payments (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $291 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
13.8
County median income
$80,633
Nearest hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL 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 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 13% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement.
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 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shah performed 313 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy 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 $5,843 from 29 companies across 173 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 gastroenterologists in Sarasota?
Dr. Shah's average Medicare payment per service is $105. 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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