Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Majid Shafiq, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
75 FRANCIS ST, Boston, MA 02115
6177325500
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1649429515 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. Shafiq 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. Shafiq

Dr. Majid Shafiq is a pulmonary disease specialist in Boston, MA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shafiq performed 297 Medicare services across 262 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shafiq received a total of $28,187 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary disease. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shafiq 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ 297 Medicare services $28,187 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
297
Medicare services
Bottom 28% in MA for pulmonary disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
262
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~17 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
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.
48 $155 $760
Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance
Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure.
47 $84 $498
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.
32 $5 $699
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.
31 $45 $770
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
23 $106 $543
Lumbar puncture for diagnostic test
A procedure to remove cerebrospinal fluid from the lower back for diagnostic testing.
18 $51 $523
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.
18 $101 $543
Limited abdominal ultrasound
A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures.
16 $22 $118
Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance
This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement.
15 $289 $2,620
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.
13 $67 $305
Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways
This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation.
12 $79 $502
Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe
A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination.
12 $57 $932
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.
12 $120 $969
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$28,187
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,027/year across 7 years
Top 10% in MA for pulmonary disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
76
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$13,810 (49.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,862 (35.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,514 (16.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,077
2023
$11,307
2022
$8,230
2021
$985
2020
$500
2019
$5,067
2018
$1,020

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Ambu Inc.
$500
Ambu A/S
$400
Pulmonx Corporation
$177
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ambu Inc.
$10,515
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$5,784
Pulmonx Corporation
$2,162
RADIOMETER AMERICA, INC
$1,950
Covidien LP
$1,910
STERIS CORPORATION
$1,409
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,333
Ambu A/S
$990
Noah Medical Corporation
$979
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$777
ERBE USA Inc
$266
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$67
Olympus America Inc.
$45
Top 3 companies account for 65.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALAIR · Acquire · CHARTIS CATHETER · Da Vinci Surgical System · ERBE · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL PULMONARY · GENERAL THERAPIES · ION · Olympus Bronchoscopes · Olympus EBUS Bronchoscopes · Photofrin · Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV · Spiration Valve System · TCM CombiM module · Ultraflex Esophageal NG · ZEPHYR ENDOBRONCHIAL VALVE · superDimension · truFreeze
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 (49%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for pulmonary disease in MA.

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Geographic Context

Pulmonary diseases within 10 mi
200
Per 100K population
25.6
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Shafiq is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 10% of MA peers, with 17 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. Shafiq experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shafiq performed 48 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 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. Shafiq receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shafiq received a total of $28,187 from 13 companies across 76 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. Shafiq's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Boston?
Dr. Shafiq's average Medicare payment per service is $90. 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. Shafiq) 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 →
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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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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →