Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Arpeet Shah, MD
Surgery · Homewood, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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 →
Are you Dr. Shah?
Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →
What this data tells you about Dr. Shah
Dr. Arpeet Shah is a surgery specialist in Homewood, IL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shah performed 7,010 Medicare services across 2,531 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shah received a total of $78,914 from 61 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 618 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. 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.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in IL
$78,914 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,010
Medicare services
Top 1% in IL for surgery
2,531
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
2,300 | $5 | $10 |
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 672 | $64 | $192 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
559 | $34 | $58 |
| 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. |
526 | $95 | $225 |
| 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. |
449 | $68 | $147 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
346 | $9 | $76 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
321 | $2 | $13 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
269 | $48 | $76 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
148 | $0 | $26 |
| 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. |
106 | $119 | $363 |
| 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. |
104 | $67 | $202 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
103 | $171 | $819 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
86 | $34 | $58 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
86 | $69 | $117 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
84 | $49 | $379 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 84 | $134 | $937 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
75 | $8 | $16 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
54 | $6 | $293 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
54 | $28 | $805 |
| CMV nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect cytomegalovirus (CMV) genetic material in a sample. |
43 | $34 | $58 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
43 | $34 | $58 |
| Herpes simplex virus nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the herpes simplex virus. |
43 | $34 | $58 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
43 | $34 | $58 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
43 | $34 | $58 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
41 | $12 | $73 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
34 | $112 | $500 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
33 | $62 | $376 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
32 | $27 | $136 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
28 | $226 | $1,051 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
27 | $282 | $988 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $146 | $325 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
24 | $20 | $307 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
21 | $195 | $906 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
16 | $323 | $882 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
16 | $103 | $1,479 |
| Special tissue stain, multiplex A laboratory procedure using special stains to examine tissue samples. This multiplex technique allows for the analysis of multiple markers on a single slide. |
15 | $137 | $416 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $71 | $241 |
| 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. |
14 | $101 | $229 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
14 | $298 | $1,775 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
12 | $46 | $630 |
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
42.4% medium
57.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$78,914
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,273/year across 7 years
Top 3% in IL for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
61
Companies
618
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
$57,220 (72.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,365 (18.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$7,330 (9.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$28,232
2023
$18,501
2022
$11,125
2021
$14,696
2020
$2,759
2019
$1,945
2018
$1,655
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15,032
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$4,285
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$4,230
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$2,123
ABBVIE INC.
$306
Calyxo, Inc.
$287
Endo USA, Inc.
$270
Teleflex LLC
$251
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$214
Axonics, Inc.
$145
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$119
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
Olympus America Inc.
$83
Tempus AI, Inc
$77
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$75
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$71
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$63
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$50
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$47
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$44
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$43
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$39
ConvaTec Inc.
$35
Ethicon US, LLC
$30
Tolmar, Inc.
$29
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$22
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$20
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$7
Top 3 companies account for 83.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$37,484
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$15,357
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$7,366
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$4,285
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$2,123
NeoTract Inc.
$1,011
Axonics, Inc.
$804
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$760
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$685
Teleflex LLC
$627
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$517
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$492
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$477
ABBVIE INC.
$471
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$375
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$343
Olympus America Inc.
$342
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$320
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$313
Calyxo, Inc.
$287
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$279
Endo USA, Inc.
$270
Allergan, Inc.
$250
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$245
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$240
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$199
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$194
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$192
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$190
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$158
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$142
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$139
PFIZER INC.
$130
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$129
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$121
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$121
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$119
ConvaTec Inc.
$110
Coloplast Corp
$108
AbbVie Inc.
$105
180 Medical, Inc.
$102
Tolmar, Inc.
$95
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$85
Tempus AI, Inc
$77
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$75
Retrophin, Inc.
$58
COLOPLAST CORP
$54
Kerecis Limited
$46
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$44
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$39
AbbVie, Inc.
$35
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$31
Ethicon US, LLC
$30
Mission Pharmacal Company
$29
Ambu Inc.
$27
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$26
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$20
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$17
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$13
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$7
Top 3 companies account for 76.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BIOFIX · BOTOX · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CVAC ASPIRATION SYSTEM · Da Vinci Surgical System · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · Exparel · FIRMAGON · Flexible Cystoscopes Digital · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL MALE SUI · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENTLECATH · GREENLIGHT · General - BPH · General - Erectile Dysfunction · General - Therapies · GentleCath · Goby · GreenLight XPS · JATENZO · KEYTRUDA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LithoVue · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Olympus Laser Devices · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · Otrexup · PLUVICTO · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · REVI · REZUM · Renal Dilator/Sheath Set 8.0 FR (2.667 mm) - 30FR (10 mm) · Rezum Generator · SOLTIVE · SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix · SWISS LITHOCLAST TRILOGY · ShockPulse - SE · Sonablate · SpaceOAR System · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · Stendra · TOVIAZ · Titan · Trelstar · UGN Laser Capital · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroCuff · UroLift · UroLift System · Virtue · XIAFLEX · XOSPATA · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · iTIND System · rezum Generator
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 (72%) 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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for surgery in IL.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
748
Per 100K population
14.4
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
FRANCISCAN HEALTH OLYMPIA & CHICAGO HEIGHTS
2.8 mi
2.8 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 3% of IL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Shah experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shah performed 2,300 botox injection, per unit 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 $78,914 from 61 companies across 618 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 surgerists in Homewood?
Dr. Shah's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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 →
Explore related providers
Same specialty & city
Surgerists in Homewood
Browse surgerists in Homewood ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Surgerists in IL
Surgerists ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
Industry payments
Pharma Payments to Surgerists in IL
Which IL surgerists receive the most from drug and device companies.
By company
Boston Scientific Corporation Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Boston Scientific Corporation.
By company
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION.
By company
Janssen Biotech, Inc. Payments to Doctors
See all physicians who received payments from Janssen Biotech, Inc.
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.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology