Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Shane Volney, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Kyle, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
135 BUNTON CREEK RD STE 300, Kyle, TX 78640
7372523505
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1013111509 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. Volney 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. Volney

Dr. Shane Volney is an interventional pain medicine physician in Kyle, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Volney performed 4,885 Medicare services across 492 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Volney received a total of $5,355 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional pain medicine physician. 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. Volney 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 17% volume in TX$ $5,355 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,885
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for interventional pain medicine physician
492
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~271 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
Joint lubricant injection (GenVisc)3,550$5$22
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)394$75$254
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)300$0$4
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg168$6$75
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance102$96$613
Joint injection, major joint95$64$438
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement92$108$515
New patient office visit (45-59 min)58$136$750
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance26$241$1,460
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement24$53$290
New patient office visit (30-44 min)23$95$516
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles21$52$363
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level16$96$1,315
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level16$44$565
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 ↗
$5,355
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $765/year across 7 years
Top 44% in TX for interventional pain medicine physician
16
Companies
62
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
$5,355 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$605
2023
$2,411
2022
$832
2021
$450
2020
$273
2019
$181
2018
$604

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,761
Abbott Laboratories
$1,343
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$610
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$436
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$302
Nevro Corp.
$293
Boston Scientific Corporation
$143
MML US, Inc.
$112
Curonix LLC
$100
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$48
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$45
Tenex Health Inc.
$45
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$39
Bioventus LLC
$33
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$28
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 69.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axium INS DRG IPG · ClosureFast · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · Hymovis · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Lamitrode SCS Leads · ORTHOVISC · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Proclaim IPG · Prospera · ReActiv8 · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · VENASEAL · Varithena Administration Pack · mild Device Kit
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 $110 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Interventional Pain Medicine Physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
3.1
County median income
$85,827
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION SETON HAYS
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. Volney is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Volney experienced with joint lubricant injection (genvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Volney performed 3,550 joint lubricant injection (genvisc) 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. Volney receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Volney received a total of $5,355 from 16 companies across 62 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. Volney's costs compare to other interventional pain medicine physicians in Kyle?
Dr. Volney's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Volney) 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 →