Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Shahram Shamekh, MD
Internal Medicine · Great Neck, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Shamekh 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. Shamekh
Dr. Shahram Shamekh is an internal medicine specialist in Great Neck, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shamekh performed 20,708 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shamekh received a total of $17,647 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 799 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shamekh 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 1% volume in NY
$17,647 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗20,708
Medicare services
Top 1% in NY for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
9,708 | $4 | $15 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
756 | $13 | $75 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
605 | $41 | $200 |
| Overnight continuous oxygen level test This test measures oxygen levels in the blood continuously overnight using a device attached to the ear or finger. |
604 | $25 | $40 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
458 | $34 | $350 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
398 | $123 | $250 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
397 | $16 | $50 |
| 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. |
363 | $75 | $150 |
| 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. |
361 | $104 | $200 |
| Injection, thiamine hcl, 100 mg | 332 | $2 | $30 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
329 | $1 | $30 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
301 | $0 | $15 |
| Respiratory virus nucleic acid test, 3-5 targets A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid detection to identify multiple types or subtypes of respiratory viruses. The test analyzes 3 to 5 specific viral targets. |
270 | $140 | $1,000 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
250 | $81 | $200 |
| 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. |
250 | $156 | $300 |
| Mycoplasma pneumoniae nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria. |
230 | $34 | $200 |
| Chlamydia pneumoniae nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of Chlamydia pneumoniae bacteria in a sample. |
229 | $34 | $100 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
227 | $116 | $265 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted. |
227 | $142 | $450 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
226 | $37 | $175 |
| Lung volume measurement test A test that measures the largest amount of air you can breathe in and out. It evaluates the total capacity of your lungs. |
225 | $15 | $71 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
225 | $9 | $150 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
224 | $57 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
223 | $80 | $350 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
223 | $54 | $170 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
222 | $52 | $165 |
| 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. |
208 | $38 | $75 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
201 | $14 | $50 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
200 | $16 | $40 |
| Lung function test measuring exhaled air A test that measures the air you exhale to evaluate how well your lungs are functioning while at rest. |
165 | $46 | $150 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
147 | $30 | $150 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 144 | $240 | $707 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
143 | $74 | $350 |
| Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes This code covers each additional 30 minutes spent on advance care planning discussions beyond the initial session. It involves counseling patients and families about future healthcare preferences and end-of-life care options. |
143 | $65 | $350 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
142 | $56 | $250 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
137 | $19 | $50 |
| Annual depression screening | 130 | $21 | $75 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
120 | $149 | $200 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
104 | $30 | $100 |
| Hepatitis C antibody screening A blood test to check for antibodies indicating a Hepatitis C infection. This screening is performed for individuals at high risk or those with other covered indications. |
84 | $45 | $200 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 80 | $21 | $50 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
76 | $34 | $35 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
65 | $193 | $450 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of the hepatitis B vaccine to provide immunization against the hepatitis B virus. |
55 | $34 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
53 | $34 | $35 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 13-valent | 52 | $253 | $300 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine, adult dosage An injection of the hepatitis B vaccine administered to adults as part of a three-dose immunization schedule. |
52 | $69 | $200 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
43 | $75 | $350 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
43 | $32 | $70 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
42 | $116 | $300 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
36 | $721 | $1,017 |
| Additional vaccine administration This code covers the administration of each additional vaccine given during the same encounter. It is billed alongside the primary vaccine administration code. |
32 | $14 | $35 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
30 | $47 | $60 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
27 | $280 | $344 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
24 | $23 | $200 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
23 | $70 | $100 |
| 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 | $155 | $250 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
15 | $17 | $51 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
11 | $191 | $250 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,647
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,521/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
57
Companies
799
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,882
2023
$3,977
2022
$3,603
2021
$3,121
2020
$1,507
2019
$1,048
2018
$509
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$700
ABBVIE INC.
$675
Novo Nordisk Inc
$323
Amgen Inc.
$317
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$241
PFIZER INC.
$196
Ardelyx, Inc.
$171
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$168
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$140
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$130
Lilly USA, LLC
$130
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$124
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$86
Exact Sciences Corporation
$72
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$66
Corcept Therapeutics
$53
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$46
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Eisai Inc.
$43
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$36
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$22
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 43.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,864
AbbVie Inc.
$1,747
ABBVIE INC.
$1,489
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,445
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,338
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,110
PFIZER INC.
$1,050
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,013
Ardelyx, Inc.
$940
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$512
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$435
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$398
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$384
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$310
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$260
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$208
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$205
GENZYME CORPORATION
$177
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$169
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$158
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$158
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$151
ITI, Inc.
$140
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$130
Abbott Laboratories
$125
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$124
Relypsa, Inc.
$122
Allergan, Inc.
$114
VIVUS, Inc.
$109
Genentech USA, Inc.
$107
Exact Sciences Corporation
$96
Eisai Inc.
$94
VIVUS LLC
$89
Allergan Inc.
$71
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$70
Corcept Therapeutics
$53
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$53
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$50
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$46
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$45
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$45
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$44
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
EISAI INC.
$40
AbbVie, Inc.
$31
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$25
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$22
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$19
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
Hologic, LLC
$15
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 28.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
10,578
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
2.3 mi
2.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Shamekh is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NY), with 20 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. Shamekh experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shamekh performed 9,708 allergy skin test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Shamekh receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shamekh received a total of $17,647 from 57 companies across 799 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Shamekh's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Great Neck?
Dr. Shamekh's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Shamekh) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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