Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andy Shen, M.D.

Family Medicine · Katy, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
21700 KINGSLAND BLVD, Katy, TX 77450
2813987954
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1578734349 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Shen 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. Shen

Dr. Andy Shen is a family medicine in Katy, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shen performed 1,959 Medicare services across 974 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shen received a total of $7,433 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 462 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Shen 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 14% volume in TX$ $7,433 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,959
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for family medicine
974
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~109 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)691$84$185
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month198$50$80
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity152$98$165
Annual wellness visit, follow-up111$133$200
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month85$39$75
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes80$15$30
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days73$39$75
Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous59$18$26
Detection test by immunoassay technique for influenza virus52$14$30
Flu vaccine, high-dose47$70$90
Flu vaccine administration47$31$35
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit45$170$200
Joint injection, major joint37$51$150
Automated urinalysis27$2$10
Detection test by immunoassay technique for streptococcus, group a (strep)26$16$20
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes26$81$175
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use25$281$325
Pneumonia vaccine administration25$31$35
Betamethasone steroid injection25$5$10
Removal of impacted ear wax by washing24$11$35
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus22$35$75
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity21$167$258
Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment19$170$200
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead16$10$50
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis14$6$20
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment12$13$40
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 2024 ↗
$7,433
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,062/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for family medicine
46
Companies
462
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
$7,356 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$77 (1.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,364
2023
$1,537
2022
$870
2021
$836
2020
$820
2019
$1,049
2018
$957

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,593
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,167
Novo Nordisk Inc
$546
AbbVie Inc.
$434
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$387
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$307
Amgen Inc.
$298
PFIZER INC.
$293
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$262
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$229
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$136
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$135
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$128
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$128
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$114
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$108
Corcept Therapeutics
$105
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$98
Lilly USA, LLC
$90
Allergan, Inc.
$82
ABBVIE INC.
$72
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$69
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$68
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Neuronetics, Inc.
$26
Nevro Corp.
$25
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$21
Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
Eisai Inc.
$19
CHIESI USA, INC.
$17
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$16
Inari Medical, Inc.
$13
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$13
Shionogi Inc
$13
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$12
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for family medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $379 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
1,340
Per 100K population
28.2
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF KATY
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Shen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 8%), with 18 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

Is Dr. Shen experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shen performed 691 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Shen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shen received a total of $7,433 from 46 companies across 462 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. Shen's costs compare to other family medicines in Katy?
Dr. Shen's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Shen) 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 →