Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charles Shieh, MD

Thoracic Surgery · Teaneck, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
718 TEANECK RD, Teaneck, NJ 07666
2018378282
Registered in NPPES since 2008
NPI: 1861651739 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Shieh

Dr. Charles Shieh is a thoracic surgery specialist in Teaneck, NJ, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shieh performed 624 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shieh received a total of $14,395 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 88 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shieh 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.

✓ 18 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 19% volume in NJ $14,395 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
624
Medicare services
Top 19% in NJ for thoracic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$141
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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, 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.
204 $145 $395
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 71 $170 $483
Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection
This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing.
49 $21 $287
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.
41 $101 $218
Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways
This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation.
39 $80 $206
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.
38 $142 $421
Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe
A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination.
34 $36 $376
Endoscopic needle biopsy of windpipe, airway, or lung
A procedure where a needle is inserted through an endoscope to collect tissue samples from the windpipe, airway, or lung.
34 $148 $398
Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and growth treatment
A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and treat any growths found.
34 $56 $143
Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling
A procedure using an endoscope and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and collect samples from 1 to 2 lymph nodes.
30 $117 $473
Endoscopic removal of chest lymph nodes
A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from the chest cavity using an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera inserted through small incisions.
18 $179 $456
Bronchoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the lung airways using an endoscope to visually inspect the inside of the lungs and airways.
17 $55 $658
Endoscopic removal of lung tissue segment
This procedure involves removing a section of lung tissue using an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera inserted into the body.
15 $1,123 $2,874
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$14,395
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,399/year across 6 years
Top 22% in NJ for thoracic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
88
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,373
2023
$167
2022
$8,713
2021
$2,311
2019
$1,426
2018
$406

Payments by company (2024)

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$573
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$525
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$120
Medtronic, Inc.
$110
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$45
Top 3 companies account for 88.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$10,238
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$940
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$772
Medtronic, Inc.
$633
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$573
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$315
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$279
Ethicon Inc.
$171
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$138
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$120
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$66
Ethicon US, LLC
$39
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$30
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$25
Davol Inc.
$24
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 83.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Amphirion · BD Introsyte · CapSure Sense · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIQUIS · ENDO GIA ULTRA · ENSEAL Product Family · Echelon; Endopath · GORE Molding Occlusion Balloon Catheter · IMFINZI · KEYTRUDA · LAPRO-CLIP · LIBTAYO · LUTONIX · Medtronic External Pacemakers · Monarch Platform · NA · OMNIGRAFT · OPDIVO · Octopus · PURSTRING · Progel Applicator Spray Tips · RELIANT · Reliant · TA · TAGRISSO · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Thoracic surgerists in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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. Shieh is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in NJ), with 18 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. Shieh experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shieh performed 204 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Shieh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shieh received a total of $14,395 from 17 companies across 88 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Shieh's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Teaneck?
Dr. Shieh's average Medicare payment per service is $141. 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. Shieh) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →