Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Shaad Bidiwala, M.D

Optician · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3600 GASTON AVE, Dallas, TX 75246
2148232052
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1255350104 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. Bidiwala 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. Bidiwala

Dr. Shaad Bidiwala is an optician specialist in Dallas, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bidiwala performed 696 Medicare services across 569 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bidiwala received a total of $1,472 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 34 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Bidiwala 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 696 Medicare services $1,472 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
696
Medicare services
Bottom 42% in TX for optician
569
Unique beneficiaries
$207
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~37 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 (20-29 min) 160 $63 $135
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 94 $95 $175
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 79 $82 $215
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 56 $114 $275
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 53 $185 $2,100
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 39 $60 $132
Fusion of additional segment of spine 31 $284 $1,359
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 31 $132 $336
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 25 $154 $1,758
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc 18 $1,287 $10,280
Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back 18 $178 $2,000
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc 16 $1,216 $10,117
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck 16 $519 $4,669
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 14 $555 $5,648
Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments 12 $538 $6,055
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 12 $99 $258
Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays 11 $674 $3,842
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 11 $583 $7,330
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.
19.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
80.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,472
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $210/year across 7 years
Top 48% in TX for optician
13
Companies
34
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
$1,472 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$229
2023
$184
2022
$518
2021
$194
2020
$217
2019
$115
2018
$15

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$347
ulrich medical USA, Inc.
$309
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$306
SI-BONE, INC.
$173
SI-BONE, Inc.
$71
Cerapedics Inc.
$61
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$49
NuVasive, Inc.
$43
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$42
Monteris Medical Corporation
$25
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$18
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$15
Penumbra, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 65.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALIF · AQUAMANTYS · Artemis · Bendini · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · IFUSE IMPLANT · INFINITY · Magellan · Neuroblate · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · SYMPHONY · Sentio · T-PLIF · VIPER · VIVIGEN MIS DELIVERY SYSTEM · X-Core Mini · X-PAC · XARELTO · iFuse Implant
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.

Equivalent to $211 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
500
Per 100K population
19.2
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Bidiwala is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Bidiwala experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bidiwala performed 160 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Bidiwala receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bidiwala received a total of $1,472 from 13 companies across 34 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. Bidiwala's costs compare to other opticians in Dallas?
Dr. Bidiwala's average Medicare payment per service is $207. 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. Bidiwala) 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 →