Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jonathon Shaffer, MD

Internal Medicine · Sugar Land, TX
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Low-engagement
16651 SW FREEWAY, Sugar Land, TX 77479
2814944900
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1952367575 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Shaffer 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. Shaffer

Dr. Jonathon Shaffer is an internal medicine specialist in Sugar Land, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shaffer performed 699 Medicare services across 239 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shaffer received a total of $3,172 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 189 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Shaffer 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 ▲ Top 48% volume in TX $3,172 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
699
Medicare services
Top 48% in TX for internal medicine
239
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~37 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days 203 $37 $85
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month 197 $37 $80
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes 142 $30 $65
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 102 $82 $135
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 14 $13 $35
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 14 $47 $95
Annual depression screening 14 $18 $35
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment 13 $14 $60
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 2023 ↗
$3,172
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $529/year across 6 years
Top 23% in TX for internal medicine
33
Companies
189
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
$3,159 (99.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$244
2022
$315
2021
$262
2020
$249
2019
$857
2018
$1,244

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$406
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$362
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$248
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$226
PFIZER INC.
$208
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$202
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$177
Amgen Inc.
$144
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$130
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$129
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$121
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$103
AbbVie Inc.
$94
ABBVIE INC.
$76
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$72
Allergan, Inc.
$59
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$46
Eisai Inc.
$42
Lilly USA, LLC
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$37
Corium, LLC
$27
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
Optinose US, Inc.
$19
Abbott Laboratories
$19
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
EISAI INC.
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 32.0% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $454 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
2,268
Per 100K population
263.8
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 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. Shaffer is a remote monitoring specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

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. Shaffer experienced with remote patient monitoring device, 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shaffer performed 203 remote patient monitoring device, 30 days 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. Shaffer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shaffer received a total of $3,172 from 33 companies across 189 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. Shaffer's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Sugar Land?
Dr. Shaffer's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Shaffer) 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 →