Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shobha Wani, M.D.
Rheumatology · Dayton, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-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. Wani 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. Wani
Dr. Shobha Wani is a rheumatology specialist in Dayton, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wani performed 65,171 Medicare services across 1,178 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wani received a total of $3,150 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 156 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Wani 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 8% volume in OH
$3,150 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗65,171
Medicare services
Top 8% in OH for rheumatology
1,178
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 48,625 | $5 | $8 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 6,120 | $18 | $31 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
6,025 | $34 | $73 |
| Infliximab-abda biosimilar injection, 10 mg This code represents the administration of a 10 mg dose of infliximab-abda, a biosimilar medication. It covers the injection of this specific pharmaceutical product. |
2,394 | $30 | $116 |
| 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. |
470 | $87 | $172 |
| 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. |
347 | $58 | $101 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
243 | $46 | $821 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
185 | $6 | $105 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
108 | $11 | $53 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
94 | $10 | $110 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
84 | $36 | $240 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
79 | $95 | $818 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 69 | $6 | $15 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
53 | $20 | $106 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
46 | $8 | $48 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
42 | $276 | $321 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
42 | $29 | $32 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
41 | $48 | $135 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
25 | $29 | $36 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
24 | $76 | $95 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
19 | $28 | $104 |
| 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. |
13 | $37 | $72 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
12 | $21 | $80 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
11 | $8 | $17 |
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.
9.7% high complexity
88.6% medium
1.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,150
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $450/year across 7 years
Top 44% in OH for rheumatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
37
Companies
156
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
$2,972 (94.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$177 (5.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$794
2023
$547
2022
$103
2021
$82
2020
$321
2019
$657
2018
$646
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$177
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$121
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$89
Amgen Inc.
$73
UCB, Inc.
$64
PFIZER INC.
$41
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38
Organon Llc
$31
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$28
Almatica Pharma LLC
$26
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$25
Celgene Corporation
$23
Lilly USA, LLC
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 48.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$324
PFIZER INC.
$294
ABBVIE INC.
$238
Amgen Inc.
$223
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$193
Genentech USA, Inc.
$178
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$150
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$146
AbbVie Inc.
$142
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$136
AbbVie, Inc.
$135
UCB, Inc.
$117
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$84
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$81
Lilly USA, LLC
$73
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$69
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$65
Celgene Corporation
$58
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$40
Horizon Pharma plc
$40
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$38
Organon Llc
$31
Radius Health, Inc.
$27
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$26
Almatica Pharma LLC
$26
Sobi, Inc
$22
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$18
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$17
Celltrion USA Inc.
$17
CSL Behring
$16
Orthogenrx Inc.
$16
Bioventus LLC
$15
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$12
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 27.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMJEVITA · Actemra · BENLYSTA · Balcoltra · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Durolane · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · Enbrel · FORTEO · GenVisc 850 · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · HYALGAN · Hizentra · Humira · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LUPKYNIS · NUCALA · OFEV · ORENCIA · Otezla · Otrexup · RAYOS · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SYNVISC-ONE · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TERIPARATIDE · TREMFYA · Tymlos · UPTRAVI · Uloric · XELJANZ · XOLAIR · YUFLYMA · Zilretta
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
1.9
County median income
$64,403
Nearest hospital
MIAMI VALLEY 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. Wani is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Wani experienced with tocilizumab injection (actemra)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wani performed 48,625 tocilizumab injection (actemra) 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. Wani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wani received a total of $3,150 from 37 companies across 156 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. Wani's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Dayton?
Dr. Wani's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Wani) 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.
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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