Medicare Enrolled
Dr. G. Shapiro, DPM
Podiatrist · Huntersville, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Shapiro 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. Shapiro
Dr. G. Shapiro is a podiatrist in Huntersville, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shapiro performed 3,259 Medicare services across 1,732 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shapiro received a total of $3,307 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. 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. Shapiro 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 12% volume in NC
$3,307 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,259
Medicare services
Top 12% in NC for podiatrist
1,732
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~163 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 (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. |
618 | $61 | $142 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
520 | $0 | $5 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
496 | $24 | $68 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session. |
293 | $30 | $76 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
259 | $1 | $5 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
176 | $69 | $175 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions. |
136 | $54 | $116 |
| Removal of more than 4 noncancerous thickened skin growths This procedure involves the removal of more than four noncancerous thickened skin growths. It is a surgical intervention to eliminate benign skin lesions. |
133 | $58 | $120 |
| 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. |
127 | $87 | $200 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
79 | $35 | $88 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
52 | $17 | $74 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
50 | $27 | $68 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
49 | $30 | $106 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
47 | $75 | $180 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 41 | $110 | $362 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
38 | $74 | $160 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
28 | $40 | $137 |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail A procedure to separate the first fingernail or toenail from the underlying nail bed. |
23 | $78 | $185 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
18 | $36 | $116 |
| Foot nerve injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve in the foot. |
18 | $33 | $144 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
17 | $41 | $225 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
16 | $156 | $335 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
13 | $38 | $120 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion. |
12 | $51 | $90 |
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 ↗$3,307
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $472/year across 7 years
Top 30% in NC for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
79
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
$3,307 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,190
2023
$684
2022
$540
2021
$369
2020
$85
2019
$206
2018
$233
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ConvaTec Inc.
$273
Stryker Corporation
$227
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$214
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$168
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$117
LifeNet Health
$87
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$41
Bioventus LLC
$37
ProgenaCare Global, LLC
$27
Top 3 companies account for 59.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$622
ConvaTec Inc.
$417
Peerless Surgical Inc.
$373
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$302
AbbVie Inc.
$149
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$146
TRIAD LIFE SCIENCES INC.
$144
Novastep Inc.
$110
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$99
LifeNet Health
$87
Kerecis Limited
$83
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$57
KCI USA, Inc.
$55
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$52
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$50
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$41
Bioventus LLC
$37
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$33
Horizon Pharma plc
$31
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$29
HARTMANN USA, INC.
$28
ProgenaCare Global, LLC
$27
ERMI LLC
$23
DJO, LLC
$22
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$20
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$19
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$19
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$18
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
DAVOL INC.
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$12
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 42.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANCHORAGE · AQUACEL AG+ · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Baxdela · Biomet Orthopak · CMF · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DALVANCE · EASY CLIP · EASYFUSE · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX PL · GRAVITY · Grafix PL PRIME · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · INNOVAMATRIX AC · KERRAMAX CARE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · MOTOBAND · NEOX · NUZYRA · Nalu Neurostimulation System · ORTHOLOC 3DI · ORTHOLOC 3DI CROSSCHECK · PECAPLASTY · PROPHECY · PROSTEP · Physio-Stim · Puraply · QUTENZA · SONICANCHOR · Santyl · Seglentis · Sivextro · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · ZIPSOR · Zetuvit Plus · Zynrelef
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
Podiatrists within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
2.5
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital
NOVANT HEALTH HUNTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Shapiro is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NC), 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. Shapiro experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shapiro performed 618 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Shapiro receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shapiro received a total of $3,307 from 36 companies across 79 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. Shapiro's costs compare to other podiatrists in Huntersville?
Dr. Shapiro's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Shapiro) 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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