Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Naohiro Shibuya, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Harlingen, TX
Consulting-driven
2106 TREASURE HILLS BLVD STE 1.326, Harlingen, TX 78550
9562961519
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1518976547 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Shibuya 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. Shibuya

Dr. Naohiro Shibuya is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Harlingen, TX, with 19 years in practice.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shibuya received a total of $179,339 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 138 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shibuya is 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$ $179,339 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$179,339
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $25,620/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
20
Companies
138
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$79,901 (44.6%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$60,077 (33.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,307 (8.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$14,402 (8.0%)
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$9,652 (5.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$28,629
2023
$20,948
2022
$22,955
2021
$77,890
2020
$7,152
2019
$1,552
2018
$20,213

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MedShape, Inc.
$98,585
International Life Sciences
$25,207
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$10,743
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$10,440
Gramercy Extremity Orthopedics LLC
$9,757
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$7,138
Synthes GmbH
$6,232
Medartis Inc.
$5,147
Cartiva, Inc.
$3,350
Bone Support Inc.
$1,271
Metric Medical Devices, Inc.
$750
Avitus Orthopaedics, Inc.
$151
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$118
Horizon Pharma plc
$115
Ortho Solutions Inc
$110
restor3d, inc.
$75
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$59
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$48
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$25
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 75.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
15 mm · 22mm x 20mm x 20mm · APTUS · AUGMENT · Arsenal Ankle 10 Hole 1/3 Tubular Plate · Arsenal Sinus Support Plate · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · Cartiva · DJO Surgical STAR Ankle · DynaClip Bone Fixation System · DynaNail · DynaNail Helix · DynaNail Hybrid · FLEXBAND · HAMMERLOCK · KRYSTEXXA · LINK · ORTHOLOC · QUTENZA · Quattro · SALTO TALARIS TOTAL ANKLE PROSTHESIS · Trabecular Metal (TM) Ankle · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · Washer
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 →

The majority of payments (45%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in TX.

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Geographic Context

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$51,334
Nearest hospital
VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment✓ PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data— No dataN/A
Industry Payments✓ Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Shibuya is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 2%), with 19 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

Does Dr. Shibuya receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shibuya received a total of $179,339 from 20 companies across 138 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Shibuya) 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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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 ↗, 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 →