Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Muzammil Shafi, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
800 PEAKWOOD DR STE 5E, Houston, TX 77090
2814404158
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1689705147 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shafi

Dr. Muzammil Shafi is a radiation oncology specialist in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shafi performed 7,338 Medicare services across 2,135 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shafi received a total of $174 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 7 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Shafi 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 ▲ Top 11% volume in TX $174 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,338
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for radiation oncology
2,135
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~386 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 4,938 $0 $0
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 263 $93 $828
Chest X-ray, 2 views 241 $20 $40
CT scan of chest, without contrast 237 $48 $360
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 196 $0 $0
Chest X-ray, 1 view 126 $7 $48
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 121 $54 $54
Screening mammography 119 $131 $132
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 69 $13 $52
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 62 $12 $50
Ct scan of chest with contrast 53 $54 $376
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 52 $169 $522
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 49 $105 $793
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 47 $37 $249
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 43 $120 $726
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 41 $79 $636
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium 37 $66 $105
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 36 $61 $138
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 31 $32 $289
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 29 $107 $339
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 29 $22 $42
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 27 $7 $47
Mri scan of brain without contrast 24 $129 $259
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 24 $61 $368
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 23 $62 $457
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 23 $46 $206
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 23 $44 $54
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 22 $66 $457
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 21 $36 $279
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 19 $49 $201
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 19 $98 $507
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 19 $24 $39
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 18 $18 $46
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast 18 $89 $147
Ct scan of chest before and after contrast 17 $48 $472
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 15 $80 $372
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 15 $18 $62
Knee X-ray, 3 views 15 $24 $41
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 15 $18 $159
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 14 $32 $59
X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views 14 $40 $64
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 14 $114 $266
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 14 $19 $51
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 13 $8 $60
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 13 $134 $528
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 13 $122 $162
Bone density scan (DEXA) 12 $39 $39
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 11 $34 $279
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast 11 $148 $334
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 11 $53 $123
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 11 $98 $129
Calculation of trabecular bone score (tbs) using imaging data with interpretation and report on fracture risk 11 $33 $41
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 2023 ↗
$174
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $44/year across 4 years
Bottom 48% in TX for radiation oncology
5
Companies
7
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
$174 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$16
2022
$101
2021
$12
2018
$46

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$49
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$49
GE Healthcare
$46
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
$18
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 82.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axumin · MAGNIFICATION TABLE · Nubeqa · POSLUMA · Vantage Orian
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 $2 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
688
Per 100K population
14.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST
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 2023
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. Shafi is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), 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. Shafi experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shafi performed 4,938 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Shafi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shafi received a total of $174 from 5 companies across 7 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. Shafi's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Houston?
Dr. Shafi's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Shafi) 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 →