Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Cathryn Shaw, M.D.
Radiation Oncology · Dallas, TX
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shaw
Dr. Cathryn Shaw is a radiation oncology specialist in Dallas, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shaw performed 1,573 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shaw received a total of $3,493 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 105 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. Shaw 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.
✓ 18 years of NPI registration
▲ 1,573 Medicare services
$3,493 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,573
Medicare services
Bottom 39% in TX for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$58
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
343 | $40 | $220 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
327 | $65 | $435 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
128 | $36 | $208 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
121 | $63 | $408 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
97 | $10 | $53 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
49 | $14 | $72 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
46 | $7 | $39 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
38 | $21 | $97 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
35 | $57 | $323 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure. |
32 | $78 | $365 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
30 | $24 | $121 |
| Radiologist review of additional artery image A radiologist reviews an additional image of an artery. This step involves professional interpretation of the imaging data. |
28 | $36 | $65 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
28 | $11 | $58 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
27 | $251 | $1,213 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
22 | $52 | $302 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
22 | $137 | $1,190 |
| CT scan of abdomen with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen using a contrast dye to create detailed images of internal organs and structures. |
21 | $47 | $227 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the abdomen to assess their structure and function. |
21 | $72 | $204 |
| Vessel or growth occlusion with radiologist review A procedure to block blood flow to growths or obstructed vessels, including review by a radiologist. |
20 | $415 | $2,462 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
19 | $189 | $1,008 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
17 | $106 | $505 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
16 | $55 | $207 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
15 | $6 | $46 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
13 | $73 | $468 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
12 | $60 | $341 |
| Abdominal fluid drainage by tube with imaging guidance A procedure to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity using a tube. Imaging guidance is used to direct the placement of the tube. |
12 | $150 | $884 |
| CT-guided tissue removal A procedure using computed tomography imaging to guide the removal of tissue from the body. |
12 | $144 | $704 |
| CT scan of chest with and without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest performed using both intravenous contrast dye and without it to provide detailed images of internal structures. |
11 | $44 | $246 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
11 | $101 | $329 |
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.
2.6% high complexity
72.2% medium
25.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,493
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $499/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
105
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
$1,181
2023
$631
2022
$408
2021
$570
2020
$164
2019
$252
2018
$287
Payments by company (2024)
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$450
Medtronic, Inc.
$286
Ethicon US, LLC
$176
Boston Scientific Corporation
$135
Sirtex Medical Inc
$39
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$37
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$36
Balt USA, LLC
$22
Top 3 companies account for 77.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$671
Medtronic, Inc.
$606
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$505
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$363
Sirtex Medical Inc
$222
Endocare, Inc.
$202
Ethicon US, LLC
$200
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$189
Penumbra, Inc.
$175
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$110
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$49
Balt USA, LLC
$46
Teleflex LLC
$41
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$36
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$32
Inari Medical, Inc.
$16
EKOS Corporation
$11
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$11
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$10
Top 3 companies account for 51.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · ANGIOJET · BIOPINCE · BIOPINCE ULTRA · CLEANER · CLOT MGMT · CONCERTOTM · Concerto · DIREXION · EKOSONIC · EMBOLD Fibered · EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device · EMBOZENE · FlowTriever · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL EMBOLICS · GENERAL IO ABLATION · Indigo System · KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · MVP · Mobile Cryoblation Services · NEUWAVE Flex Microwave Ablation System · Neuwave · OBSIDIO · OPTION · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · OnControl · Prestige Coil System · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SPYGLASS · Sequoia · THERASPHERE - BIO · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TRUFILL · TRUSELECT
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
Radiation oncologists in nearby ZIP areas
628
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL
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0.0 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. Shaw is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 18 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. Shaw experienced with ct scan of chest with contrast?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shaw performed 343 ct scan of chest with contrast 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. Shaw receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shaw received a total of $3,493 from 19 companies across 105 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. Shaw's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Dallas?
Dr. Shaw's average Medicare payment per service is $58. 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. Shaw) 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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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