Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Peter Shedden, M.D.
Neurological Surgery · The Woodlands, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shedden
Dr. Peter Shedden is a neurological surgery specialist in The Woodlands, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shedden performed 2,007 Medicare services across 1,408 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shedden received a total of $45,716 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 59 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shedden 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 3% volume in TX
$45,716 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,007
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for neurological surgery
1,408
Unique beneficiaries
$214
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
208 | $133 | $493 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
198 | $25 | $325 |
| 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. |
194 | $92 | $367 |
| 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. |
160 | $64 | $248 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 136 | $164 | $715 |
| Upper spine bone removal with nerve release, additional segment Surgical removal of bone from the upper spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This code applies to each additional spinal segment treated beyond the first. |
104 | $198 | $2,692 |
| Removal of lower spine bone growth Surgical removal of a bone growth located in the lower spine, outside the protective membrane covering the spinal cord. |
91 | $665 | $12,635 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
88 | $284 | $3,988 |
| Lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid removal A procedure to remove cerebrospinal fluid from the lower back using a spinal tap. |
79 | $34 | $1,500 |
| Spinal fusion with cage or mesh insertion A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space between the bones. |
78 | $251 | $3,423 |
| Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated. |
74 | $244 | $3,288 |
| Orthopedic device training, 15 minutes Training on how to use an orthopedic device for the arm, leg, or trunk. The session lasts for 15 minutes. |
68 | $37 | $60 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
66 | $164 | $1,263 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
62 | $157 | $2,174 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
53 | $100 | $524 |
| Bone healing electrical stimulation device placement A device is surgically placed to deliver electrical stimulation to promote bone healing. |
48 | $63 | $870 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
41 | $38 | $129 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
38 | $494 | $11,313 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
36 | $545 | $7,875 |
| Anterior cervical spine fusion with disc removal Surgical procedure to fuse upper spine bones through the front of the neck, involving partial removal of the intervertebral disc. |
32 | $669 | $6,623 |
| Anterior removal of upper spine bone with nerve release, single segment This procedure involves removing a bone from the upper spine through an anterior approach to release pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed on a single spinal segment. |
31 | $1,338 | $19,118 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 4-7 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of the spine across four to seven bone segments. |
29 | $566 | $7,594 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 28 | $1,219 | $18,444 |
| Spinal fusion exploration A surgical procedure to examine the site of a previous spinal fusion. The surgeon inspects the area to assess the status of the fusion and surrounding structures. |
20 | $333 | $8,233 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
19 | $61 | $307 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $59 | $223 |
| Treatment of broken or dislocated lower spine bone This procedure involves the medical or surgical management of a fracture or dislocation in the lower spine. It focuses on stabilizing the injury and addressing the structural damage to the vertebrae. |
11 | $622 | $7,579 |
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.
15.9% high complexity
0.0% medium
84.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$45,716
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,531/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for neurological surgery
14
Companies
59
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$41,571 (90.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,146 (9.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,088
2023
$333
2022
$381
2021
$23,856
2020
$17,984
2019
$716
2018
$360
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$41,980
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$1,493
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$832
Medtronic, Inc.
$511
Abbott Laboratories
$186
Zap Surgical Systems, Inc.
$160
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$159
Genesys Orthopedics Systems, L.L.C.
$143
Elekta, Inc.
$123
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$32
CSL Behring
$27
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$18
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 96.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
7D Surgical System · ACTIVA · ACTIVA PC · BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) · Binary · CODMAN CERTAS · COFLEX · Gliadel · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Icon · KARMA · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · Karma · Kcentra · M6-C · MATRIXNEURO · MazorX - Renaissance · Medical Device · Medical Devices · Meridian · NewBridge · O-ARM-ST · PROCLAIM · PRODIGY · SYNCHROMEDII · StealthStation · ZAP-X MV IMAGER
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 →
The majority of payments (91%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Equivalent to $2,278 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
4.9
County median income
$97,266
Nearest hospital
ST LUKE'S THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL
3.9 mi
3.9 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. Shedden is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 14% of TX peers, with 20 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. Shedden experienced with office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shedden performed 208 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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. Shedden receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shedden received a total of $45,716 from 14 companies across 59 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. Shedden's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in The Woodlands?
Dr. Shedden's average Medicare payment per service is $214. 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. Shedden) 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 →
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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.
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