Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Shujauddin Bhuriwala

Optician · Tomball, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
27721 TOMBALL PKWY, Tomball, TX 77375
2813571300
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1689636565 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. Bhuriwala

Dr. Shujauddin Bhuriwala is an optician in Tomball, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhuriwala performed 1,393 Medicare services across 398 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bhuriwala received a total of $2,456 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 146 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Bhuriwala 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 42% volume in TX$ $2,456 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,393
Medicare services
Top 42% in TX for optician
398
Unique beneficiaries
$106
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~70 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity750$64$138
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)242$69$253
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)143$281$692
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)105$234$574
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity90$104$260
Initial hospital admission, high complexity45$140$384
New patient office visit (45-59 min)18$128$327
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 ↗
$2,456
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $351/year across 7 years
Top 39% in TX for optician
27
Companies
146
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
$2,456 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$176
2023
$293
2022
$541
2021
$439
2020
$283
2019
$399
2018
$326

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Shionogi Inc
$373
Relypsa, Inc.
$346
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$336
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$264
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$127
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$104
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$97
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$95
PFIZER INC.
$87
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$82
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$59
CorMedix Inc.
$43
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$41
Allergan Inc.
$40
GENZYME CORPORATION
$36
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$29
Electromed, Inc.
$28
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$23
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Horizon Pharma plc
$17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$17
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$17
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
Lilly USA, LLC
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · ACTHAR · AVYCAZ · BRILINTA · CLEVIPREX · DARZALEX · DUPIXENT · DefenCath · ELIQUIS · EMPLICITI · FABRAZYME · FARXIGA · Fetroja · IMBRUVICA · INJECTAFER · INVOKANA · JYNARQUE · KEVEYIS · KRYSTEXXA · LOKELMA · NUCALA · OFEV · SMARTVEST · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · TRULICITY · The Vest System Model 105 Home Care · Velphoro · Veltassa · XARELTO · Yupelri · inCourage
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 $176 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
258
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL
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. Bhuriwala is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Bhuriwala experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhuriwala performed 750 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Bhuriwala receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bhuriwala received a total of $2,456 from 27 companies across 146 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. Bhuriwala's costs compare to other opticians in Tomball?
Dr. Bhuriwala's average Medicare payment per service is $106. 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. Bhuriwala) 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 →