Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ali Shirvani, MD
Urology Physician · Carrollton, TX
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. Shirvani 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. Shirvani
Dr. Ali Shirvani is an urology physician in Carrollton, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shirvani performed 35,373 Medicare services across 2,041 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shirvani received a total of $2,650 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 203 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. Shirvani 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
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$2,650 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗35,373
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for urology physician
2,041
Unique beneficiaries
$3
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,769 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone injection An injection of testosterone cypionate, a form of testosterone hormone. The dose is measured in milligrams. |
31,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
673 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
350 | $63 | $183 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
293 | $8 | $17 |
| 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. |
269 | $90 | $259 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
265 | $8 | $22 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
211 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
206 | $10 | $29 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
182 | $34 | $70 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
161 | $0 | $1 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
151 | $8 | $17 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 150 | $18 | $37 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
122 | $8 | $16 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
64 | $25 | $52 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
52 | $8 | $16 |
| 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. |
52 | $118 | $336 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
49 | $8 | $17 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 49 | $2 | $6 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
42 | $34 | $70 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
39 | $187 | $494 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
29 | $72 | $226 |
| Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria in a sample. |
14 | $34 | $70 |
| CMV nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect cytomegalovirus (CMV) genetic material in a sample. |
14 | $34 | $70 |
| Herpes virus-6 nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of herpes virus-6. |
14 | $34 | $70 |
| TB DNA amplification test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of tuberculosis bacteria in a sample. |
14 | $41 | $83 |
| Mycoplasma genitalium DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of Mycoplasma genitalium bacteria in a sample. |
14 | $34 | $70 |
| Gonorrhea nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of gonorrhea bacteria. This method identifies the presence of the infection by analyzing nucleic acids from the sample. |
14 | $34 | $70 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
14 | $34 | $70 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
14 | $34 | $70 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
14 | $34 | $70 |
| Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite. This method identifies the presence of the organism responsible for trichomoniasis. |
14 | $34 | $70 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
13 | $34 | $70 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
11 | $54 | $156 |
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 ↗$2,650
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $379/year across 7 years
Bottom 46% in TX for urology physician
29
Companies
203
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
$2,103 (79.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$548 (20.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$273
2023
$272
2022
$550
2021
$297
2020
$147
2019
$332
2018
$779
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$679
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$461
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$242
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$220
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$125
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$95
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$91
PFIZER INC.
$87
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$84
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$52
Tolmar, Inc.
$50
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$45
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$44
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Olympus America Inc.
$35
AbbVie, Inc.
$30
Allergan Inc.
$28
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$28
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$27
Mission Pharmacal Company
$26
COLOPLAST CORP
$23
Augmenix, Inc.
$21
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$20
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$18
Amgen Inc.
$17
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$14
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE FIT · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · Androgel · Axumin · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GREENLIGHT · INTERSTIM · ImaJin · JATENZO · KEYTRUDA · Lupron · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Olympus Resection Disposables · PROVENGE · Prolia · ShockPulse - SE · SpaceOAR · Stendra · TOVIAZ · Uribel · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · 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 (79%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $7 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
136
Per 100K population
14.4
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital
CARROLLTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Shirvani is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. Shirvani experienced with testosterone injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shirvani performed 31,800 testosterone injection 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. Shirvani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shirvani received a total of $2,650 from 29 companies across 203 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. Shirvani's costs compare to other urology physicians in Carrollton?
Dr. Shirvani's average Medicare payment per service is $3. 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. Shirvani) 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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