Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Matthew Shahbandi, MD
Urology Physician · Bloomfield, NJ
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Shahbandi
Dr. Matthew Shahbandi is an urology physician in Bloomfield, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shahbandi performed 4,095 Medicare services across 2,847 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shahbandi received a total of $11,527 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 198 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Shahbandi 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 NJ
$11,527 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,095
Medicare services
Top 38% in NJ for urology physician
2,847
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~205 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. |
690 | $68 | $188 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
631 | $3 | $11 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
266 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
261 | $102 | $274 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 228 | $18 | $76 |
| 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. |
212 | $67 | $179 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
201 | $8 | $35 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
184 | $49 | $201 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
144 | $8 | $33 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
144 | $8 | $34 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
130 | $10 | $115 |
| 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. |
122 | $148 | $497 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
107 | $204 | $890 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
98 | $85 | $389 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
89 | $11 | $305 |
| 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. |
79 | $84 | $274 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
59 | $8 | $13 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
56 | $8 | $33 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
42 | $13 | $29 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
37 | $7 | $32 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
28 | $41 | $350 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
28 | $44 | $168 |
| Endoscopic destruction of bladder, urethra, or gland tissue A procedure that uses an endoscope to destroy tissue in the bladder, urethra, or surrounding glands. |
22 | $81 | $3,753 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
22 | $25 | $106 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
18 | $138 | $2,500 |
| Endoscopic removal of kidney or ureter stone A procedure to remove or manipulate a stone in the kidney or ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the stone. |
18 | $58 | $4,624 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
18 | $21 | $81 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
17 | $292 | $1,400 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
16 | $34 | $531 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
16 | $336 | $2,290 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
15 | $219 | $1,443 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
15 | $128 | $340 |
| 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. |
15 | $103 | $256 |
| Emergency department visit, low level of medical decision making An emergency department visit for a patient requiring a low level of medical decision making. |
15 | $57 | $150 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 15 | $2 | $3 |
| Albumin level test A blood test that measures the amount of albumin, a protein made by the liver, in your body. |
14 | $5 | $21 |
| Complicated change of bladder tube A complex surgical procedure to replace or modify a urinary diversion tube or conduit. This involves intricate manipulation of the urinary tract to ensure proper drainage and function. |
12 | $66 | $1,487 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 11 | $65 | $400 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
12.9% medium
85.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,527
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,647/year across 7 years
Top 12% in NJ for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
198
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
$7,339 (63.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,187 (36.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$186
2023
$1,025
2022
$4,349
2021
$493
2020
$345
2019
$2,129
2018
$3,000
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$84
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$71
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$30
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$4,199
Coloplast Corp
$2,838
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,203
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$756
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$328
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$233
NeoTract Inc.
$213
PFIZER INC.
$162
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$138
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$120
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$114
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$105
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$104
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$98
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$79
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$78
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$66
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$45
Amgen Inc.
$44
Rochester Medical Corporation
$39
Olympus America Inc.
$37
180 Medical, Inc.
$37
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$32
Allergan Inc.
$28
Mission Pharmacal Company
$27
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Egalet US Inc
$26
SeaPearl East, Inc
$19
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$15
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$15
Axonics, Inc.
$15
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$14
COLOPLAST CORP
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 71.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · CHANTIX · CONTINENCE CARE · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL - BPH · GREENLIGHT · General - Kidney Stone Disease · IMVEXXY · INTERSTIM · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JYNARQUE · LYNPARZA · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Otrexup · PROVENGE · Prolia · Rezum Generator · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · Spanner Prothetic Stent · SpeediCath · TITAN · TOVIAZ · Titan · Trelstar · UGN Laser Capital · Uribel · UroLift · VESICARE · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · iTIND System
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 (64%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
652
Per 100K population
76.3
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL
1.7 mi
1.7 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. Shahbandi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of NJ 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. Shahbandi experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shahbandi performed 690 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. Shahbandi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shahbandi received a total of $11,527 from 40 companies across 198 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. Shahbandi's costs compare to other urology physicians in Bloomfield?
Dr. Shahbandi's average Medicare payment per service is $48. 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. Shahbandi) 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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