Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shamil Morayati, MD
Endocrinology · Burlington, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Morayati 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. Morayati
Dr. Shamil Morayati is an endocrinology specialist in Burlington, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Morayati performed 1,243 Medicare services across 764 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Morayati received a total of $9,261 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 557 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Morayati 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 37% volume in NC
$9,261 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,243
Medicare services
Top 37% in NC for endocrinology
764
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
243 | $6 | $31 |
| 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. |
208 | $118 | $325 |
| 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. |
179 | $90 | $245 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
105 | $24 | $79 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
99 | $23 | $60 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
47 | $3 | $16 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
39 | $9 | $89 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
37 | $25 | $79 |
| 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. |
36 | $9 | $79 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
30 | $122 | $275 |
| Annual depression screening | 30 | $17 | $59 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
29 | $73 | $375 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 26 | $127 | $445 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
24 | $115 | $801 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
22 | $22 | $28 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
22 | $138 | $599 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
22 | $29 | $47 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
17 | $15 | $95 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
16 | $35 | $250 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
12 | $4 | $21 |
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.
1.9% high complexity
7.0% medium
91.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,261
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,323/year across 7 years
Top 30% in NC for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
557
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
$8,596 (92.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$665 (7.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$838
2023
$1,343
2022
$979
2021
$1,794
2020
$1,337
2019
$1,242
2018
$1,730
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$241
Novo Nordisk Inc
$110
Abbott Laboratories
$94
Corcept Therapeutics
$92
Amgen Inc.
$69
Insulet Corporation
$50
ABBVIE INC.
$35
Exact Sciences Corporation
$34
Dexcom, Inc.
$33
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$22
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Radius Health, Inc.
$19
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 53.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,273
Corcept Therapeutics
$977
Lilly USA, LLC
$939
Amgen Inc.
$623
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$586
Shire North American Group Inc
$483
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$340
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$302
ABBVIE INC.
$302
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$287
AbbVie Inc.
$277
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$273
Radius Health, Inc.
$265
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$199
Abbott Laboratories
$192
AbbVie, Inc.
$191
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$172
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$138
Insulet Corporation
$124
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$99
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$88
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$83
Exact Sciences Corporation
$79
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$77
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$75
GENZYME CORPORATION
$72
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$72
Dexcom, Inc.
$57
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$56
Mannkind Corporation
$41
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$38
Medtronic, Inc.
$35
PFIZER INC.
$34
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$33
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$33
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$29
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$29
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$27
DEXCOM, INC.
$21
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$20
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$20
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$20
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$18
MannKind Corporation
$17
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$13
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · ANORO · Adthyza · BAQSIMI · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · BRILINTA · CYCLOSET · Cardiac Monitoring Suite · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · Edarbi · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FORTEO · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GEMTESA · GLYXAMBI · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · HUMULIN · HUMULIN U · Horizant · INVOKANA · ISTURISA · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Korlym · LINZESS · LOKELMA · LYUMJEV · MOUNJARO · Minimed 670G System · Minimed 770G System · NATPARA · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NEXLETOL · NP Thyroid 60 · Omnipod · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · RECORLEV · REZUM · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · SYMBICORT · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Sylvant · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tirosint · Trintellix · Tymlos · UNITHROID · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · Victoza · Wegovy · Xultophy 100/3.6 · ZIO Patch
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 (93%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$64,445
Nearest hospital
MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE
14.6 mi
14.6 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. Morayati is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Morayati experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Morayati performed 243 ekg interpretation and report 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. Morayati receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Morayati received a total of $9,261 from 49 companies across 557 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. Morayati's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Burlington?
Dr. Morayati's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Morayati) 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.
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