Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shanti Bansal, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bansal 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. Bansal
Dr. Shanti Bansal is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bansal performed 4,289 Medicare services across 1,910 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bansal received a total of $23,969 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 301 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Bansal 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 22% volume in TX
$23,969 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,289
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for cardiovascular disease
1,910
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
847 | $20 | $150 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
513 | $6 | $40 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
434 | $10 | $50 |
| 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. |
412 | $94 | $325 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
381 | $11 | $45 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
375 | $17 | $150 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
255 | $27 | $150 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
166 | $20 | $150 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
149 | $23 | $150 |
| ECG, 1-3 leads with physician review A simple electrocardiogram recording using one to three leads. A physician reviews the results. |
108 | $5 | $40 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
85 | $28 | $154 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
76 | $19 | $85 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing patterns, and sleep duration. This test records physiological data while you sleep to assess your sleep quality and breathing function. |
64 | $33 | $300 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
64 | $359 | $1,500 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
54 | $46 | $160 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
53 | $62 | $275 |
| 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. |
45 | $129 | $425 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
43 | $43 | $160 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
40 | $129 | $425 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
25 | $670 | $3,042 |
| Pacemaker/ICD evaluation at implant or replacement Assessment of a single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter-defibrillator and generator during the initial implantation or replacement procedure. |
18 | $130 | $1,200 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
17 | $65 | $300 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
14 | $398 | $5,000 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
14 | $742 | $5,000 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
13 | $735 | $5,000 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
13 | $11 | $105 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
11 | $154 | $3,000 |
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.
24.4% high complexity
1.8% medium
73.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$23,969
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,424/year across 7 years
Top 17% in TX for cardiovascular disease
21
Companies
301
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
$12,046 (50.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,789 (49.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$134 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,701
2023
$1,425
2022
$2,653
2021
$7,338
2020
$569
2019
$3,502
2018
$6,780
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTRONIK INC.
$9,390
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$4,685
Abbott Laboratories
$3,956
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,929
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,690
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$430
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$293
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$227
Acutus Medical, Inc.
$212
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$212
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$152
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$151
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$135
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$130
PFIZER INC.
$103
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$96
AtriCure, Inc.
$65
Itamar Medical Inc
$42
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$30
ATRICURE, INC.
$28
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12
Top 3 companies account for 75.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCOLADE SR · AMPLATZER · ASSURITY · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · AtriCure AtriClip LAA Exclusion System · Azure · BioMonitor · BodyGuardian · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE 5F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · Carto 3 System · Confidense · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · ECM · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · ENSITE PRECISION · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · Edora · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · FARXIGA · Fortify Assura · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL BPH · General - Therapies · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · Inventra · Iperia · Iperia 7 DR-T · LATITUDE · LINQ II · LUX DX · LUX-DX · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MOMENTUM · MRI Ready Leads · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · OPTIMIZER · Optimizer · Optimizer Smart System · PERCIVA · Pouch · QUADRA ALLURE MP · QUADRA ASSURA · QUARTET · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RHYTHMIA · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor · S ICD · SQRX PULSE GENERATOR · Sentus · Solia · Sotalol Hydrochloride · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WatchPAT · XARELTO
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 (50%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Equivalent to $559 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
382
Per 100K population
8.0
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
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. Bansal is an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 17% of TX peers, 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. Bansal experienced with remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bansal performed 847 remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days 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. Bansal receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bansal received a total of $23,969 from 21 companies across 301 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. Bansal's costs compare to other cardiologists in Houston?
Dr. Bansal's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. Bansal) 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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