Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dhiren Shah, MD
Radiology - Diagnostic · Cheektowaga, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed 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. Shah 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. Shah
Dr. Dhiren Shah is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Cheektowaga, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shah performed 4,737 Medicare services across 1,056 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shah received a total of $123,221 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 7% volume in NY
$123,221 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,737
Medicare services
Top 7% in NY for radiology - diagnostic
1,056
Unique beneficiaries
$170
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~237 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT guidance for radiation therapy This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery. |
1,529 | $93 | $275 |
| Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session. |
1,509 | $273 | $820 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
432 | $148 | $260 |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment. |
399 | $65 | $130 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 126 | $51 | $300 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 11-19 MeV Delivery of high-energy radiation (11-19 MeV) to three or more separate treatment areas using custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beams, and compensators. |
103 | $179 | $500 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
97 | $94 | $344 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 6-10 MeV Radiation treatment delivered to three or more separate areas using advanced techniques like custom blocking and rotational beams with an energy level of 6-10 MeV. |
88 | $174 | $500 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
75 | $65 | $400 |
| 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. |
51 | $113 | $255 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 48 | $127 | $400 |
| 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. |
44 | $35 | $70 |
| High precision radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body. |
41 | $1,411 | $2,500 |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment. |
41 | $358 | $900 |
| X-ray during radiation therapy An X-ray image taken while radiation therapy is being administered to verify treatment positioning. |
39 | $10 | $51 |
| Prostate radiation therapy device placement A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment. |
25 | $112 | $300 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
25 | $43 | $300 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
23 | $199 | $350 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 15 | $167 | $328 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
14 | $348 | $675 |
| 3D radiation therapy planning This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery. |
13 | $325 | $1,300 |
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 ↗$123,221
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $17,603/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NY for radiology - diagnostic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
119
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$108,181 (87.8%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$6,874 (5.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,906 (4.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,885 (2.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$375 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$323
2023
$422
2022
$4,984
2021
$2,847
2020
$5,527
2019
$5,449
2018
$103,669
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$80
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$66
RefleXion Medical, Inc.
$50
Novocure Inc.
$42
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$36
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$25
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$22
Top 3 companies account for 60.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$109,863
Novocure Inc.
$5,535
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,308
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$481
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$430
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$320
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$142
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$103
GENZYME CORPORATION
$100
Elekta, Inc.
$96
RefleXion Medical, Inc.
$84
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$80
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$74
Genentech USA, Inc.
$74
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$62
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$60
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
MEDTEC, Inc.
$38
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$36
Fortovia Therapeutics, Inc.
$35
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
ACCURAY INCORPORATED
$29
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$28
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$23
Amgen Inc.
$20
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$18
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARIA Radiation Therapy Management Software · AZEDRA · Axumin · CyberKnife System · EDGE · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Eclipse · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FLEXITOUCH · Fulphila · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL THERAPIES · ILLUCCIX · IMFINZI · INJECTAFER · Icon · JEVTANA · LIBTAYO · MOVANTIK · Oncology · Optune · Optune Lua (NovoTTF-200T) · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · REFLEXION MEDICAL RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM · SPACEOAR VUE · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · TAGRISSO · TrueBeam · VariSeed 9.0 · Xofigo · ZENPEP
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for radiology - diagnostic in NY.
Geographic Context
Radiology - diagnostics within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$71,175
Nearest hospital
UPSTATE NEW YORK VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (WESTERN NY VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)
3.1 mi
3.1 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in NY), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of NY 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. Shah experienced with ct guidance for radiation therapy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shah performed 1,529 ct guidance for radiation therapy 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 $123,221 from 29 companies across 119 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 radiology - diagnostics in Cheektowaga?
Dr. Shah's average Medicare payment per service is $170. 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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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.
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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