Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mohammad Shafi, M.D.

Nephrology · Mount Pleasant, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
203 W 20TH ST STE C, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
9034347080
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1831197433 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. Shafi 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. Shafi

Dr. Mohammad Shafi is a nephrology in Mount Pleasant, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shafi performed 1,771 Medicare services across 915 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shafi received a total of $1,631 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 56 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nephrology. 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. Shafi 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 30% volume in TX$ $1,631 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,771
Medicare services
Top 30% in TX for nephrology
915
Unique beneficiaries
$108
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~89 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)599$80$183
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)258$250$513
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity251$58$107
Hemodialysis, single evaluation156$51$103
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older)139$141$267
New patient office visit (45-59 min)99$108$275
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity64$84$164
Initial hospital admission, high complexity62$115$267
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)32$210$425
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)29$50$129
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes26$51$129
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity15$90$188
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity14$37$66
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth14$100$467
Insertion of tube connecting vein to vein for hemodialysis13$88$247
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 ↗
$1,631
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $233/year across 7 years
Top 47% in TX for nephrology
18
Companies
56
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
$1,404 (86.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$228 (14.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$516
2023
$201
2022
$38
2021
$325
2020
$30
2019
$336
2018
$185

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$225
Amgen Inc.
$194
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$169
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$142
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$130
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$122
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$120
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$107
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$95
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$67
Lilly USA, LLC
$61
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$51
Shire North American Group Inc
$46
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$25
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$19
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 36.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AURYXIA · Auryxia · Crysvita · FARXIGA · INJECTAFER · JARDIANCE · JYNARQUE · Kerendia · LOKELMA · LUPKYNIS · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NORTHERA · Parsabiv · RAYALDEE · Rayaldee · SAMSCA · TARPEYO · TAVNEOS · Vafseo
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 (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $92 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nephrologys within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
6.4
County median income
$59,220
Nearest hospital
TITUS 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. Shafi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Shafi experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shafi performed 599 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. Shafi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shafi received a total of $1,631 from 18 companies across 56 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. Shafi's costs compare to other nephrologys in Mount Pleasant?
Dr. Shafi's average Medicare payment per service is $108. 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. Shafi) 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 →