Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Timothy Shinn, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Ypsilanti, MI
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shinn
Dr. Timothy Shinn is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Ypsilanti, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shinn performed 1,648 Medicare services across 1,237 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shinn received a total of $43,781 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 209 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular 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. Shinn 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 in practice
▲ Top 38% volume in MI
$43,781 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,648
Medicare services
Top 38% in MI for cardiovascular disease
1,237
Unique beneficiaries
$80
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
327 | $22 | $129 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
269 | $20 | $111 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
155 | $27 | $120 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
124 | $26 | $186 |
| 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. |
115 | $71 | $107 |
| 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. |
95 | $106 | $161 |
| 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. |
87 | $49 | $74 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 73 | $136 | $199 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
48 | $10 | $244 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
46 | $737 | $3,870 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
34 | $24 | $101 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
32 | $242 | $1,460 |
| 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. |
32 | $102 | $432 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
29 | $42 | $180 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
24 | $47 | $197 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
24 | $242 | $1,470 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
22 | $57 | $690 |
| 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. |
22 | $101 | $150 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
19 | $31 | $134 |
| 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. |
19 | $136 | $640 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
17 | $375 | $1,780 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
13 | $69 | $310 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
11 | $615 | $2,720 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
11 | $428 | $2,030 |
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.
50.4% high complexity
1.3% medium
48.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$43,781
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,254/year across 7 years
Top 8% in MI for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
209
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
$34,222 (78.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,560 (21.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,074
2023
$7,861
2022
$4,187
2021
$6,092
2020
$5,454
2019
$13,353
2018
$3,761
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$2,145
Boston Scientific Corporation
$354
Medtronic, Inc.
$263
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$121
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$64
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$34
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 89.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BIOTRONIK INC.
$16,468
Medtronic, Inc.
$9,593
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$8,663
Abbott Laboratories
$7,067
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$527
Boston Scientific Corporation
$368
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$200
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$198
PFIZER INC.
$128
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$121
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$121
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$118
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$73
EKOS Corporation
$39
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$34
Cook Medical LLC
$17
Amgen Inc.
$17
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
Arrow International, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 79.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER Occluders · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Amplia MRI · Architect · Archive Brady · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BioMonitor · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CHANTIX · COMET · CONFIRM RX · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · DIAMONDTEMP BIDIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER · DiamondTemp · EKOSONIC · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Evera · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · INGEVITY+ · JOT DX · LEQVIO · LINQ II · MICRA · Micra · PULSESELECT · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · Radial Access - VascBand · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor · SAVVYWIRE · SELECTSECURE · Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System with the Shockwave E8 Peripher · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX
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 (78%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for cardiovascular disease in MI.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
107
Per 100K population
29.0
County median income
$87,156
Nearest hospital
FOREST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
6.2 mi
6.2 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. Shinn is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% of MI peers, 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. Shinn experienced with remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shinn performed 327 remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days 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. Shinn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shinn received a total of $43,781 from 19 companies across 209 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. Shinn's costs compare to other cardiologists in Ypsilanti?
Dr. Shinn'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. Shinn) 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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