Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Shaheen Islam, MBBS

Critical Care Medicine · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912
7067218623
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1497727739 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. Islam 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. Islam

Dr. Shaheen Islam is a critical care medicine specialist in Augusta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Islam performed 422 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Islam received a total of $21,257 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 86 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Islam is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ 422 Medicare services $21,257 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
422
Medicare services
Bottom 40% in GA for critical care medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
60 $164 $515
Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection
This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing.
52 $9 $906
Bronchial secretion aspiration via endoscope
Removal of initial lung airway secretions using an endoscope. This procedure involves inserting a scope into the airways to clear fluid or mucus.
43 $39 $923
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.
35 $60 $162
Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe
A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination.
34 $47 $1,026
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.
33 $73 $172
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.
31 $45 $111
Endoscopic needle biopsy of windpipe, airway, or lung
A procedure where a needle is inserted through an endoscope to collect tissue samples from the windpipe, airway, or lung.
29 $130 $1,212
Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways
This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation.
25 $74 $232
Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling
A procedure using a scope and ultrasound to examine the airways and collect tissue samples from three or more lymph nodes.
20 $151 $647
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.
16 $97 $283
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
16 $101 $298
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
15 $80 $232
Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling
A procedure using an endoscope and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and collect samples from 1 to 2 lymph nodes.
13 $105 $586
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$21,257
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,037/year across 7 years
Top 8% in GA for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
86
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,107
2023
$4,728
2022
$7,039
2021
$344
2020
$1,851
2019
$4,542
2018
$1,647

Payments by company (2024)

Medtronic, Inc.
$772
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$184
Ethicon Inc.
$97
Pulmonx Corporation
$33
Olympus America Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 95.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Cook Incorporated
$7,340
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$6,972
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$2,460
Body Vision Medical Inc.
$1,586
Pulmonx Corporation
$943
Medtronic, Inc.
$772
Cook Medical LLC
$467
Ethicon Inc.
$245
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$184
Auris Health, Inc.
$63
Inari Medical, Inc.
$51
Shionogi Inc
$35
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$30
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
United Therapeutics Corporation
$22
Olympus America Inc.
$21
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$18
Ambu Inc.
$13
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 78.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BLUE RHINO · CHARTIS CATHETER · COOK MEDICAL CENTESIS & DRAINAGE · Cook Medical Needles · Da Vinci Surgical System · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Fetroja · ILLUMISITE · ION · LUPKYNIS · LungVision · Monarch Platform · Photofrin · Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV · S · Single-Use flexible Video Bronchoscope · TYVASO · UPTRAVI · Wayne · Yupelri
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

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County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Islam is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Islam experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Islam performed 60 critical care, first 30-74 min services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Islam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Islam received a total of $21,257 from 19 companies across 86 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Islam's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Augusta?
Dr. Islam's average Medicare payment per service is $80. 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. Islam) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →