Dr. Xiao Shi, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Shi
Dr. Xiao Shi is a radiation oncology in Houston, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shi performed 155,041 Medicare services across 4,738 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shi received a total of $4,418 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Shi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) | 85,960 | $0 | $0 |
| MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) | 65,155 | $0 | $0 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 590 | $230 | $1,083 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view | 537 | $6 | $35 |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | 516 | $92 | $995 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 377 | $95 | $836 |
| Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast | 209 | $253 | $2,218 |
| Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 185 | $266 | $2,294 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 174 | $138 | $847 |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | 173 | $1,204 | $3,870 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 173 | $92 | $496 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | 128 | $265 | $1,374 |
| Piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie | 101 | $495 | $1,177 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | 68 | $6 | $35 |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | 41 | $134 | $473 |
| CT guidance for radiation therapy | 41 | $58 | $467 |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | 39 | $19 | $103 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 37 | $25 | $104 |
| Mri and low frequency vibrations for measuring tissue stiffness | 37 | $111 | $719 |
| Ct scan of chest before and after contrast | 33 | $111 | $1,230 |
| Ct scan of abdomen with contrast | 31 | $174 | $1,082 |
| Mri scan of abdomen without contrast | 26 | $133 | $1,488 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | 26 | $87 | $377 |
| Screening mammography | 25 | $123 | $268 |
| Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 24 | $168 | $1,359 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) | 24 | $51 | $171 |
| Diagnostic ct scan of large intestine without contrast | 23 | $155 | $1,224 |
| 3d radiographic procedure | 23 | $7 | $38 |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 23 | $20 | $111 |
| Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan | 23 | $1,203 | $3,870 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | 22 | $22 | $114 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 17 | $7 | $37 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 17 | $77 | $304 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 15 | $195 | $1,367 |
| Ct scan of pelvis without contrast | 15 | $40 | $211 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 15 | $6 | $34 |
| Ct scan of abdomen without contrast | 15 | $94 | $828 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 15 | $80 | $421 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 15 | $36 | $328 |
| Mri scan of pelvis without contrast | 14 | $182 | $1,607 |
| X-ray of spine, 1 view | 13 | $15 | $71 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 13 | $16 | $87 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 11 | $30 | $109 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 11 | $8 | $43 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 11 | $25 | $133 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2022 ↗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 (2022)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (98%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
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 2022 |
| 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. Shi is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 13%).
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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