Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shayan Irani, MD
Gastroenterology · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Irani 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. Irani
Dr. Shayan Irani is a gastroenterology specialist in Seattle, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Irani performed 1,967 Medicare services across 1,413 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Irani received a total of $57,150 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 88 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Irani is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in WA
$57,150 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,967
Medicare services
Top 3% in WA for gastroenterology
1,413
Unique beneficiaries
$104
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
309 | $68 | $205 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
196 | $39 | $1,184 |
| Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope. |
144 | $20 | $83 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
139 | $50 | $1,232 |
| 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. |
118 | $43 | $122 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
104 | $331 | $1,300 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
82 | $100 | $290 |
| 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. |
73 | $115 | $459 |
| Endoscopic ultrasound of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel An ultrasound exam of the esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel performed using a flexible endoscope inserted through the mouth. |
69 | $105 | $543 |
| Stent replacement in pancreatic or bile duct A flexible endoscope is used to remove an existing stent and insert a new one into the pancreatic or bile duct. |
63 | $323 | $1,443 |
| Ultrasound-guided esophageal needle biopsy A procedure using a flexible endoscope with ultrasound to guide a needle for sampling tissue from the esophagus. |
61 | $149 | $693 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
54 | $207 | $1,414 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
52 | $53 | $1,378 |
| 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. |
52 | $109 | $365 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body from esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel A flexible endoscope is used to locate and remove a foreign object from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
43 | $108 | $1,212 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
41 | $69 | $1,283 |
| Endoscopic removal of pancreatic or bile duct stent A flexible endoscope is used to remove a stent from the pancreatic or bile duct. This procedure accesses the ducts internally to extract the device. |
37 | $296 | $1,040 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
35 | $142 | $518 |
| Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine. |
31 | $13 | $1,395 |
| Radiologist review of bile and pancreatic duct imaging A radiologist reviews images obtained from a tube placed into the bile and pancreatic ducts using an endoscope. |
29 | $24 | $107 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
27 | $125 | $1,571 |
| 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. |
25 | $81 | $316 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
23 | $69 | $3,570 |
| Other procedure on bile duct A medical procedure performed on the bile duct that does not fall under other specific categories. |
22 | $299 | $2,373 |
| Endoscopic injection of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel A procedure where a flexible endoscope is used to deliver an injection into the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
20 | $10 | $1,272 |
| Radiologist review of pancreatic duct tube placement imaging A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the pancreatic duct using an endoscope. |
20 | $20 | $84 |
| Esophageal or gastric stent placement A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel to keep the passage open. |
19 | $160 | $622 |
| Other procedure on stomach A surgical or medical intervention performed on the stomach that does not fall under other specific categories. |
18 | $340 | $3,980 |
| 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. |
18 | $109 | $428 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $156 | $565 |
| Stomach outlet dilation via endoscopy A flexible tube with a camera is used to widen the opening at the bottom of the stomach. This procedure helps relieve blockages or narrowing in the stomach outlet. |
15 | $68 | $1,883 |
| Endoscopic biopsy of gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts A procedure using a flexible endoscope to collect tissue samples from the gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts for examination. |
12 | $14 | $989 |
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.
11.3% high complexity
33.0% medium
55.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$57,150
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $9,525/year across 6 years
Top 2% in WA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
7
Companies
88
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$30,877 (54.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$24,498 (42.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,776 (3.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$28,069
2023
$14,484
2022
$6,354
2021
$7,083
2020
$1,054
2019
$106
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14,306
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$13,669
LUMENDI LLC
$80
Cook Medical LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$31,351
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$23,004
CONMED Corporation
$1,261
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$1,125
Cook Medical LLC
$231
Olympus America Inc.
$98
LUMENDI LLC
$80
Top 3 companies account for 97.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
103 CM · AUTOTOME · AXIOS · Acquire · Axios · CONMED BILIARY · CONMED GENERATORS · CONMED HEMOSTASIS · Cook Medical Metal Stents · DILUMEN ENDOLUMENAL INTERVENTIONAL PLATFORM · ECHOTIP INSIGHT · EXALT MODEL D CONTROLLER · EXALT Model D · GENERAL THERAPIES · GORE VIABIL Biliary Endoprosthesis · General - Therapies · HEMOSPRAY · Product in Development · RESOLUTION CLIP · VISIGLIDE
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 (54%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in gastroenterology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for gastroenterology in WA.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
223
Per 100K population
9.9
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Irani is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in WA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of WA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Irani experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Irani performed 309 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. Irani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Irani received a total of $57,150 from 7 companies across 88 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. Irani's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Seattle?
Dr. Irani's average Medicare payment per service is $104. 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. Irani) 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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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.
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