Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Meena Shatby, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · The Woodlands, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1441 WOODSTEAD CT, The Woodlands, TX 77380
2813670400
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1922166040 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shatby

Dr. Meena Shatby is an orthopedic surgery specialist in The Woodlands, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shatby performed 2,259 Medicare services across 980 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shatby received a total of $3,254 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 33 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. 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. Shatby 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 27% volume in TX $3,254 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,259
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for orthopedic surgery
980
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~119 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
Joint lubricant injection (Synvisc) 832 $7 $22
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
270 $91 $177
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
197 $64 $160
Foot X-ray, 3+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints.
166 $24 $60
Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection
This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint.
116 $75 $278
Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints.
115 $26 $60
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
100 $32 $70
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 88 $6 $10
Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg
An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication.
76 $9 $35
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
67 $102 $226
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
41 $114 $225
Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection
This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement.
30 $59 $257
Application of below-knee walking cast
A cast is applied to the lower leg, extending from below the knee to the toes, to immobilize and protect the injured area while allowing for walking.
28 $51 $140
Adult fiberglass short leg cast supplies
Materials used to apply a fiberglass cast to the lower leg for an adult patient.
28 $35 $76
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
25 $26 $63
Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection
Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement.
24 $66 $269
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
21 $41 $75
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
20 $31 $41
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
15 $31 $97
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 ↗
$3,254
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $542/year across 6 years
Bottom 40% in TX for orthopedic surgery
15
Companies
33
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
$1,858 (57.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,395 (42.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$627
2022
$2,040
2021
$236
2020
$72
2019
$70
2018
$208

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,395
Medinc of Texas
$505
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$422
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$402
Bone Support Inc.
$148
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$109
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$84
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
$49
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$24
Bioventus LLC
$24
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$24
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$21
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 71.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · EXPAREL · EXTERNAL FIXATION · Exogen · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · LIFENET VIVIGEN · MONOVISC · NA · REAL INTELLIGENCE · SYNVISC-ONE · TRILURON · Tapestry · VA-LCP · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · Zilretta
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 (57%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $144 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
101
Per 100K population
15.4
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL
4.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Shatby is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), 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. Shatby experienced with joint lubricant injection (synvisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shatby performed 832 joint lubricant injection (synvisc) 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. Shatby receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shatby received a total of $3,254 from 15 companies across 33 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. Shatby's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in The Woodlands?
Dr. Shatby's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Shatby) 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 →