Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shalin Shah, M.D.
Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Decatur, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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.
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. Shalin Shah is a glaucoma specialist physician in Decatur, GA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shah performed 3,399 Medicare services across 2,192 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shah received a total of $7,331 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 279 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 44% volume in GA
$7,331 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,399
Medicare services
Top 44% in GA for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
2,192
Unique beneficiaries
$96
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye exam, established patient, focused A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom. |
1,100 | $62 | $145 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
740 | $84 | $205 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
250 | $86 | $468 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
235 | $25 | $218 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
184 | $45 | $272 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
183 | $26 | $137 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
118 | $17 | $150 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
107 | $153 | $936 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
83 | $95 | $245 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
80 | $379 | $2,305 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
70 | $29 | $140 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
58 | $237 | $982 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
48 | $1,061 | $4,472 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
48 | $19 | $83 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
31 | $7 | $46 |
| Eye fluid drainage device insertion A surgical procedure to insert a device into the eye to help drain excess fluid and reduce pressure. |
22 | $806 | $3,135 |
| Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing. |
16 | $9 | $75 |
| Eye shunt creation with tissue graft A surgical procedure to create a drainage pathway for eye fluid using a tissue graft to improve fluid flow. |
14 | $901 | $3,617 |
| Extended eye exam with retinal drawing A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina. |
12 | $18 | $83 |
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.
2.4% high complexity
8.4% medium
89.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,331
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,047/year across 7 years
Top 22% in GA for glaucoma specialist (ophthalmology) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
279
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
$7,331 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,639
2023
$1,335
2022
$1,244
2021
$1,282
2020
$592
2019
$737
2018
$503
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Glaukos Corporation
$381
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$235
Harrow Eye, LLC
$216
ABBVIE INC.
$125
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$111
Alcon Vision LLC
$88
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Amgen Inc.
$72
Dompe US, Inc.
$70
RxSight Inc
$65
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$57
Nova Eye, Inc.
$28
Iridex Corporation
$24
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$22
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$18
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$15
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Glaukos Corporation
$994
Allergan, Inc.
$694
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$568
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$515
Alcon Vision LLC
$470
ABBVIE INC.
$396
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$335
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$272
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$246
Harrow Eye, LLC
$216
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$213
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$188
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$185
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$162
OPTOS, INC.
$149
AbbVie Inc.
$144
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$122
RxSight Inc
$119
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$114
Thea Pharma Inc.
$110
Dompe US, Inc.
$100
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$99
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$74
Amgen Inc.
$72
Allergan Inc.
$58
GLAUKOS CORPORATION
$57
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$51
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$49
Iridex Corporation
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$39
Shire North American Group Inc
$36
Akorn, Inc.
$35
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$35
TISSUETECH, INC.
$34
Nova Eye, Inc.
$28
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$24
CooperVision Inc.
$24
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$18
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$18
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$17
Omeros Corporation
$15
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$13
Top 3 companies account for 30.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AcrySof · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · AzaSite · BROMSITE · CATALYS SYSTEM · CE-marked KXLA system · Catalys Laser System · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · ERLEADA · HYDRUS Microstent · Humphrey HFA · INVELTYS · ISTENT INJECT W · IYUZEH · KEYTRUDA · KXL SYSTEM · KXL system (not refurbished) · Kahook Dual Blade · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LUMIGAN · LenSx · Lucentis · MIEBO · Monaco · MyDay Contact Lens · NUPLAZID · Neuromodulation-Research Only · None Specified · OMNI · OMNI SURGICAL SYSTEM · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · Omidria · PROKERA · Precision 1 · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Simbrinza · TECNIS IOL · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis 1-piece IOL · Tecnis IOL · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Simplicity · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Zioptan · iDose · iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model iS3 · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · iStent inject W · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Glaucoma specialist physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$77,683
Nearest hospital
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
2.5 mi
2.5 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Shah is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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. Shah experienced with eye exam, established patient, focused?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shah performed 1,100 eye exam, established patient, focused 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 $7,331 from 47 companies across 279 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 glaucoma specialist physicians in Decatur?
Dr. Shah's average Medicare payment per service is $96. 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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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. 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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