Dr. Zev Shulkin, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Shulkin
Dr. Zev Shulkin is an ophthalmology specialist in Dallas, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shulkin performed 7,699 Medicare services across 2,250 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shulkin received a total of $28,139 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shulkin 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection (Xeomin), per unit An injection of incobotulinumtoxin A, a botulinum toxin type A product, administered in a quantity of one unit. |
5,115 | $4 | $12 |
| Eye exam, established patient, focused A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom. |
521 | $64 | $205 |
| New patient eye exam, problem focused A focused examination of the visual system performed during a new patient visit. |
244 | $60 | $196 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
222 | $50 | $144 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
212 | $49 | $145 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
210 | $16 | $53 |
| 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. |
206 | $117 | $376 |
| Visual field test, intermediate A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes. |
180 | $36 | $107 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
132 | $89 | $289 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 116 | $625 | $1,861 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
80 | $111 | $343 |
| Chemical nerve block for facial paralysis Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific nerves or muscles on the side of the face. |
57 | $139 | $417 |
| 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. |
51 | $65 | $205 |
| Upper eyelid muscle shortening or advancement A surgical procedure to shorten or advance the upper eyelid muscle. It is performed to correct drooping or paralysis of the eyelid. |
39 | $347 | $1,485 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | 39 | $162 | $486 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
35 | $230 | $666 |
| Eye muscle realignment following injury or surgery This procedure involves surgically adjusting the position of the eye muscles to correct alignment issues that have occurred after an injury or previous eye surgery. |
31 | $165 | $473 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
28 | $27 | $89 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
27 | $16 | $45 |
| Realignment of horizontal eye muscle A surgical procedure to adjust the position or tension of the horizontal muscles that control eye movement. This is performed to correct misalignment of the eyes. |
22 | $407 | $1,192 |
| 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. |
21 | $92 | $290 |
| Complex eye muscle realignment surgery Surgical adjustment of an eye muscle to correct alignment when scarring or restricted movement is present. |
19 | $182 | $521 |
| Vertical eye muscle realignment A surgical procedure to adjust the position or tension of the muscles that control vertical eye movement. |
18 | $348 | $1,028 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
18 | $1 | $2 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
15 | $43 | $131 |
| Brow paralysis repair Surgical procedure to correct paralysis of the eyebrow muscles. This intervention aims to restore position and function to the affected area. |
15 | $450 | $1,671 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
14 | $338 | $1,507 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The repair addresses defects in the eyelid structure to restore normal function and appearance. |
12 | $224 | $1,029 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (97%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for ophthalmology in TX.
Geographic Context
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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. Shulkin is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 7% of TX peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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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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