Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Shea, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Bedford, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1600 CENTRAL DR, Bedford, TX 76022
8172678470
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1356300891 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Shea 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. Shea

Dr. Andrew Shea is a gastroenterology in Bedford, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shea performed 549 Medicare services across 507 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shea received a total of $7,618 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 539 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Shea is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ 549 Medicare services$ $7,618 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
549
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in TX for gastroenterology
507
Unique beneficiaries
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~27 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)127$91$217
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy95$70$680
Colonoscopy with biopsy90$135$847
New patient office visit (45-59 min)57$116$333
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity47$59$146
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)39$55$148
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity32$101$278
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope19$106$701
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare19$204$1,067
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk13$177$778
New patient office visit (30-44 min)11$79$219
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 ↗
$7,618
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,088/year across 7 years
Top 27% in TX for gastroenterology
45
Companies
539
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
$7,556 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$62 (0.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,212
2023
$1,092
2022
$1,164
2021
$1,778
2020
$753
2019
$885
2018
$732

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,119
AbbVie Inc.
$1,059
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$651
ABBVIE INC.
$568
AbbVie, Inc.
$557
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$444
Celgene Corporation
$387
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$264
QOL Medical, LLC
$227
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$189
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$182
Lilly USA, LLC
$164
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$154
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$142
Ardelyx, Inc.
$139
PFIZER INC.
$134
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$121
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Organon LLC
$93
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$83
Ethicon US, LLC
$66
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$64
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$59
Shionogi Inc
$58
GENZYME CORPORATION
$57
Amgen Inc.
$57
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$48
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$46
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Allergan Inc.
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$25
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$17
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$16
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$15
VIVUS LLC
$14
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Organon Llc
$13
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Romark Laboratories, LC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 37.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,388 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologys within 10 mi
286
Per 100K population
13.4
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Shea is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Shea experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shea performed 127 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. Shea receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shea received a total of $7,618 from 45 companies across 539 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. Shea's costs compare to other gastroenterologys in Bedford?
Dr. Shea's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Shea) 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →