Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Shane Bailey, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · New Braunfels, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
479 OXFORD DR STE 104, New Braunfels, TX 78130
8302140300
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1437213337 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. Bailey 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. Bailey

Dr. Shane Bailey is a cardiovascular disease in New Braunfels, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bailey performed 1,268 Medicare services across 987 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bailey received a total of $47,037 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1073 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Bailey 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 1,268 Medicare services$ $47,037 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,268
Medicare services
Bottom 37% in TX for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
987
Unique beneficiaries
$154
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~67 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)254$77$375
New patient office visit (45-59 min)102$100$486
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system86$52$243
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days68$16$68
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days57$22$89
Destruction of tissue of upper heart chamber through tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm56$232$883
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation55$715$3,174
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes53$55$265
Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm51$231$884
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes50$83$374
Programming of heart rhythm stimulation after drug infusion47$62$295
Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode40$342$1,487
Programming of multiple lead pacemaker system35$57$257
Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel with review by radiologist34$56$270
Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator31$348$1,330
Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist29$583$2,234
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system28$72$322
Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system23$62$299
Heart rhythm recording continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days20$9$41
Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days20$18$72
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead18$11$42
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality of upper chamber of heart causing supraventricular tachycardia (rapid heart rate)18$612$2,366
Insertion of implantable defibrillator system16$659$2,627
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes14$9$36
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity14$100$391
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat13$82$317
Destruction of heart conduction tissue to create heart block13$422$1,674
Heart rhythm recording, analysis, report, review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days12$197$733
Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker11$269$1,020
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.
44.6% high complexity
2.7% medium
52.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$47,037
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,720/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for cardiovascular disease
31
Companies
1,073
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
$44,462 (94.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,575 (3.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,000 (2.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,866
2023
$5,568
2022
$5,582
2021
$4,403
2020
$9,119
2019
$9,003
2018
$9,496

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$16,113
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$9,054
Medtronic, Inc.
$5,622
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,644
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,187
AtriCure, Inc.
$2,372
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,575
BioSig Technologies, Inc.
$1,000
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$992
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$760
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$414
ATRICURE, INC.
$384
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$338
PFIZER INC.
$318
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$303
CVRx, Inc.
$207
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$179
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$159
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$121
ABIOMED
$60
Vital Connect, Inc
$46
CORDIS US CORP.
$41
Wound Management Technologies, Inc
$23
Amgen Inc.
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Inari Medical, Inc.
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
G Medical Diagnostic Services, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.5% 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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $3,710 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
19.1
County median income
$93,776
Nearest hospital
RESOLUTE HEALTH 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. Bailey is a electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 11%), with 19 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. Bailey experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bailey performed 254 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. Bailey receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bailey received a total of $47,037 from 31 companies across 1,073 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. Bailey's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in New Braunfels?
Dr. Bailey's average Medicare payment per service is $154. 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. Bailey) 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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