Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kelvin Shaw, MD

Allergy & Immunology · Kingwood, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
1850 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY, Kingwood, TX 77339
2815407764
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1548259922 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. Kelvin Shaw is an allergy & immunology in Kingwood, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shaw performed 9,700 Medicare services across 1,012 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shaw received a total of $74,191 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 716 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in allergy & immunology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 13% volume in TX$ $74,191 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
9,700
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for allergy & immunology
1,012
Unique beneficiaries
$15
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~485 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
Allergy skin test3,587$3$11
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin1,675$6$13
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections1,588$8$35
Allergy immunotherapy preparation1,312$12$21
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)588$93$225
Test to measure rate of airflow237$28$90
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle231$57$201
Professional service for single injection of allergen163$6$28
New patient office visit (45-59 min)101$120$262
Removal of impacted ear wax85$34$87
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)60$68$143
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional32$17$57
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration24$30$144
Ct scan of face without contrast17$101$633
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 ↗
$74,191
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,599/year across 7 years
Top 7% in TX for allergy & immunology
37
Companies
716
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$62,501 (84.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,690 (15.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$8,158
2023
$23,280
2022
$21,786
2021
$11,371
2020
$4,572
2019
$1,800
2018
$3,225

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$41,985
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16,957
Amgen Inc.
$2,656
ALK-Abello, Inc
$1,879
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$1,646
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$1,190
kaleo, Inc.
$1,025
Grifols USA, LLC
$1,018
CSL Behring
$800
Genentech USA, Inc.
$649
OptiNose US, Inc.
$475
GENZYME CORPORATION
$475
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$454
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$438
Optinose US, Inc.
$419
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$388
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$338
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$290
PFIZER INC.
$218
Shire North American Group Inc
$144
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$135
Incyte Corporation
$115
Kaleo, Inc.
$89
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
Phadia US Inc.
$47
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$43
Alcon Vision LLC
$43
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$34
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc.
$26
Acclarent, Inc
$25
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 83.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · AUVI-Q · AYVAKIT · AirDuo Digihaler · Albuterol Sulfate · Auvi-Q · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CIBINQO · CUTAQUIG · CUVITRU · DAILIES · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · Dymista · EUCRISA · FARXIGA · FASENRA · Gamunex-C · Grastek · Haegarda · Hizentra · INSPIRE · ImmunoCAP · LONHALA MAGNAIR · NUCALA · OPZELURA · ORLADEYO · Odactra · Orladeyo · ProAir Digihaler · Prolastin-C Liquid · QVAR · RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System · RUCONEST · Ryaltris · SHINGRIX · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · TAKHZYRO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tobradex ST · XOLAIR · Xembify · Xhance · Xolair
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 (84%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in allergy & immunology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for allergy & immunology in TX.

Equivalent to $765 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Allergy & Immunologys within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
KINGWOOD PINES HOSPITAL
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 13% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 7%), with 20 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 allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shaw performed 3,587 allergy skin test 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 $74,191 from 37 companies across 716 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 allergy & immunologys in Kingwood?
Dr. Shaw's average Medicare payment per service is $15. 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 →