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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Shaw, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Kerrville, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
251 CULLY DR STE B, Kerrville, TX 78028
8303152106
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1619294956 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. Shaw 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. Shaw

Dr. Thomas Shaw is a physical medicine & rehabilitation in Kerrville, TX, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shaw performed 28,822 Medicare services across 2,070 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shaw received a total of $407 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Shaw 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX$ $407 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
28,822
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for physical medicine & rehabilitation
2,070
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,921 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
Botox injection, per unit21,900$5$15
Injection, rimabotulinumtoxinb, 100 units3,725$10$30
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)800$64$174
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)412$89$257
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study254$74$218
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity253$60$313
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)212$1$15
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance142$69$587
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity123$38$284
Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle110$57$168
New patient office visit (45-59 min)94$117$397
New patient office visit (30-44 min)69$81$257
Initial hospital admission, high complexity69$133$495
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box62$111$293
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity60$90$391
Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies45$82$278
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)41$128$345
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level40$91$418
Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies39$189$630
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on arm or leg, 1-4 muscles, first extremity35$109$333
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level33$53$210
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint33$185$450
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies33$127$440
Joint injection, major joint32$36$178
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement32$20$632
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies28$102$335
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint27$59$133
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)24$133$496
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance23$79$750
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min21$88$260
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less20$62$203
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement16$44$190
Injection of carpal tunnel15$65$183
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 ↗
$407
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $68/year across 6 years
Top 45% in TX for physical medicine & rehabilitation
12
Companies
23
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
$407 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$59
2023
$47
2022
$163
2020
$14
2019
$96
2018
$28

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$166
AbbVie Inc.
$47
US WorldMeds, LLC
$43
PFIZER INC.
$40
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Allergan Inc.
$13
Boston Scientific Corporation
$11
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 62.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVYCAZ · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · GENERAL THERAPIES · Hymovis · MYOBLOC · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · SYNVISC-ONE · UBRELVY · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zilretta
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 $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitations within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
3.8
County median income
$67,927
Nearest hospital
PETERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Shaw is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Shaw experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shaw performed 21,900 botox injection, per unit 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. Shaw receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shaw received a total of $407 from 12 companies across 23 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. Shaw's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Kerrville?
Dr. Shaw's average Medicare payment per service is $13. 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. Shaw) 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 →