Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sidharth Shah, M.D., M.S.
Cardiovascular Disease · Raleigh, NC
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shah
Dr. Sidharth Shah is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Raleigh, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shah performed 7,217 Medicare services across 3,232 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shah received a total of $57,888 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 380 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. 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NC
$57,888 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,217
Medicare services
Top 4% in NC for cardiovascular disease
3,232
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~380 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/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
1,736 | $15 | $94 |
| 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. |
1,206 | $21 | $112 |
| 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. |
1,107 | $18 | $98 |
| 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. |
536 | $25 | $199 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
521 | $18 | $97 |
| 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. |
387 | $93 | $321 |
| 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. |
306 | $61 | $219 |
| 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. |
255 | $93 | $339 |
| 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. |
225 | $10 | $61 |
| 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. |
151 | $135 | $580 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
129 | $89 | $319 |
| 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. |
76 | $385 | $1,827 |
| 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. |
72 | $100 | $456 |
| 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. |
63 | $718 | $3,954 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
54 | $233 | $1,499 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
38 | $351 | $1,653 |
| 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. |
37 | $62 | $14,546 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
34 | $54 | $212 |
| 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. |
29 | $124 | $491 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
27 | $58 | $218 |
| 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. |
25 | $584 | $2,783 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
23 | $577 | $2,949 |
| 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. |
20 | $92 | $455 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
18 | $9 | $52 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
18 | $63 | $221 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
16 | $655 | $3,071 |
| 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. |
16 | $6 | $31 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system This procedure involves checking the function and data of an implanted device used to monitor heart and blood vessel activity. |
16 | $36 | $154 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
15 | $233 | $1,498 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
13 | $36 | $148 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
13 | $84 | $533 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
13 | $166 | $808 |
| Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator This procedure involves the surgical removal of the pulse generator component of a permanent pacemaker. The pulse generator is the device that sends electrical impulses to regulate the heart's rhythm. |
11 | $94 | $796 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
11 | $20 | $96 |
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.
52.8% high complexity
0.0% medium
47.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$57,888
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,270/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NC for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
380
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
$33,431 (57.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$20,228 (34.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,229 (7.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$9,477
2023
$5,750
2022
$11,559
2021
$2,542
2020
$2,307
2019
$14,117
2018
$12,136
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$8,786
ATRICURE, INC.
$261
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$142
Abbott Laboratories
$74
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$69
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$23
Amgen Inc.
$21
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Elutia, Inc.
$17
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 97.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$28,545
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$7,549
PFIZER INC.
$6,699
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,150
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$2,590
CORDIS US CORP.
$2,500
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,998
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$282
ATRICURE, INC.
$261
Abbott Laboratories
$239
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$216
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$194
AtriCure, Inc.
$150
Lundbeck LLC
$117
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$68
Amgen Inc.
$48
DAVOL INC.
$45
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$36
BIOTRONIK INC.
$36
Novo Nordisk Inc
$31
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$23
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Elutia, Inc.
$17
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 73.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE · ACCOLADE SR · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER Occluders · AMPLATZER TALISMAN · ANDEXXA · ARCTIC FRONT ADVANCE · ARISTA AH · Arctic Front · Assure WCD · AtriCure AtriClip LAA Exclusion System · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT · ECM · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMBLEM SICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation System with VisiTrax · FARXIGA · FLEXCATH ADVANCE · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL BRADY · GENERAL EP · GENERAL TACHY · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · General - Brady · General - Therapies · HeartMate · Inpefa · LATITUDE · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MICRA · MOMENTUM · MYNX CONTROL · Models · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · OPSUMIT · Ozempic · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PROGEL · Pouch · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · SelectSecure · TYRX · VIGILANT · VIGILANT X4 CRT-D · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZIO Patch · ZOOM Wireless Transmitter
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 (58%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for cardiovascular disease in NC.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
121
Per 100K population
10.5
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
REX HOSPITAL
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. Shah is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NC), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of NC peers, with 19 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. Shah experienced with remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shah performed 1,736 remote pacemaker/defibrillator 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. Shah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shah received a total of $57,888 from 26 companies across 380 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 cardiologists in Raleigh?
Dr. Shah's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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 →
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