Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jinal Shah, M.D.

Neurology · Sugarland, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
16605 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY, Sugarland, TX 77479
2812747595
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1225224157 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. Shah 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. Shah

Dr. Jinal Shah is a neurology in Sugarland, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shah performed 742 Medicare services across 622 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shah received a total of $16,590 from 77 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 869 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Shah 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 38% volume in TX$ $16,590 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
742
Medicare services
Top 38% in TX for neurology
622
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~41 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)266$87$236
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study103$74$286
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)68$128$316
New patient office visit (45-59 min)67$117$363
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)49$65$159
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies44$161$503
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy40$245$649
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies31$127$416
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity29$58$158
EEG, extended monitoring20$38$124
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity13$95$301
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)12$140$450
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 ↗
$16,590
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,370/year across 7 years
Top 19% in TX for neurology
77
Companies
869
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
$14,645 (88.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,452 (8.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$493 (3.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,305
2023
$3,164
2022
$1,995
2021
$3,742
2020
$1,371
2019
$1,409
2018
$605

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,491
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,239
Genentech, Inc.
$1,060
AbbVie Inc.
$1,033
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$924
UCB, Inc.
$865
Amgen Inc.
$698
Biogen, Inc.
$675
SK Life Science, Inc.
$646
PFIZER INC.
$617
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$509
Genentech USA, Inc.
$500
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$485
Abbott Laboratories
$434
Allergan, Inc.
$393
Lilly USA, LLC
$347
EMD Serono, Inc.
$340
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$293
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$278
GENZYME CORPORATION
$265
Lundbeck LLC
$231
Eisai Inc.
$209
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$199
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$198
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$174
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$133
Grifols USA, LLC
$133
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$130
Neurelis, Inc.
$117
HOSPIRA, INC.
$104
SI-BONE, INC.
$93
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$93
Boston Scientific Corporation
$87
ARGENX US, INC.
$75
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$74
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$62
Allergan Inc.
$61
Merz North America, Inc.
$61
Bausch Health US, LLC
$58
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$56
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$56
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$54
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$51
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$50
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$49
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$46
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$43
GE HEALTHCARE
$41
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$32
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$32
Medtronic, Inc.
$28
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$24
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$23
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$23
Microtransponder, Inc.
$22
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$22
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$20
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$19
Celgene Corporation
$19
Almatica Pharma LLC
$18
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$18
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Nuvectra Corporation
$16
Mallinckrodt LLC
$15
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$15
Fujirebio Diagnostics, Incorporated
$15
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$15
InSightec,Inc
$12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 22.8% 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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $2,236 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
332
Per 100K population
38.6
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND 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. Shah is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 19%), 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. Shah experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shah performed 266 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. Shah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shah received a total of $16,590 from 77 companies across 869 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. Shah's costs compare to other neurologys in Sugarland?
Dr. Shah's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Shah) 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 →