Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Paul Shannon, M.D.
Urology Physician · Huntington, NY
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. Shannon 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. Shannon
Dr. Paul Shannon is an urology physician in Huntington, NY, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shannon performed 763 Medicare services across 668 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shannon received a total of $4,532 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 237 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. Shannon 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 in practice
▲ 763 Medicare services
$4,532 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗763
Medicare services
Bottom 39% in NY for urology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
668
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~42 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 (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. |
174 | $61 | $175 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
163 | $58 | $640 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
49 | $25 | $265 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
42 | $96 | $880 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
40 | $6 | $70 |
| 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. |
39 | $112 | $1,120 |
| 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. |
31 | $65 | $266 |
| 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. |
29 | $48 | $110 |
| 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. |
28 | $105 | $2,175 |
| 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. |
25 | $295 | $3,000 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
24 | $23 | $430 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
23 | $19 | $250 |
| 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. |
21 | $79 | $1,485 |
| 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. |
21 | $60 | $236 |
| 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 | $14 | $495 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
14 | $12 | $125 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
12 | $78 | $735 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
12 | $30 | $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.
11.1% high complexity
18.1% medium
70.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,532
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $647/year across 7 years
Top 34% in NY for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
237
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
$4,532 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$557
2023
$690
2022
$901
2021
$243
2020
$259
2019
$1,153
2018
$729
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$186
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$101
Boston Scientific Corporation
$60
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$36
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$20
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Davol Inc.
$17
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$15
PFIZER INC.
$14
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 62.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,752
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$409
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$320
PFIZER INC.
$236
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$180
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$149
Boston Scientific Corporation
$129
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$114
Coloplast Corp
$106
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
Allergan Inc.
$89
Tolmar, Inc.
$79
Allergan, Inc.
$74
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$72
ABBVIE INC.
$64
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$59
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$49
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$45
AbbVie Inc.
$42
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$35
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$32
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$30
NeoTract Inc.
$30
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Amgen Inc.
$29
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$29
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$27
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$26
Hollister Incorporated
$23
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$20
Olympus America Inc.
$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Davol Inc.
$17
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$16
Augmenix, Inc.
$15
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$15
Profound Medical Corp.
$13
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$13
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 54.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · AVEED · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CD HORIZON · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EVENITY · GEMTESA · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL BPH · INTERSTIM · Infyna Chic · LITHOVUE · LithoVue · LoFric · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · OFIRMEV · ORGOVYX · PERCUFLEX · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · SpaceOAR · TITAN · Titan · Tulsa-Pro · URETERO-RENO VIDEOSCOPE · UroLift · Uronav · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo · Xtandi
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
Urology physicians within 10 mi
268
Per 100K population
17.6
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON 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. Shannon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Shannon experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shannon performed 174 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Shannon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shannon received a total of $4,532 from 40 companies across 237 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. Shannon's costs compare to other urology physicians in Huntington?
Dr. Shannon's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Shannon) 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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