Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Waseem Shami, M.D.
Internal Medicine · El Paso, 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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shami
Dr. Waseem Shami is an internal medicine specialist in El Paso, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shami performed 6,404 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shami received a total of $17,853 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 639 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. Shami 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.
✓ 16 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$17,853 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗6,404
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
3,590 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. |
529 | $86 | $309 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
256 | $43 | $231 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
244 | $77 | $642 |
| 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. |
164 | $10 | $48 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
147 | $36 | $147 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
137 | $124 | $525 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
126 | $30 | $119 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
120 | $0 | $0 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
118 | $36 | $181 |
| 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. |
117 | $24 | $147 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
87 | $8 | $31 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
79 | $167 | $688 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 68 | $1 | $2 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
66 | $52 | $216 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 59 | $145 | $595 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 59 | $1,002 | $3,900 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle while at rest and during stress. |
53 | $1,032 | $3,942 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
41 | $73 | $430 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
36 | $712 | $3,946 |
| 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. |
36 | $66 | $209 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
33 | $91 | $319 |
| 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. |
32 | $861 | $4,462 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
29 | $144 | $533 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
28 | $126 | $620 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
21 | $124 | $592 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
18 | $19 | $79 |
| 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. |
18 | $632 | $2,031 |
| 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. |
15 | $91 | $304 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
14 | $70 | $265 |
| 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. |
14 | $24 | $97 |
| Insertion of tube into second-order vein branch A procedure involving the placement of a tube into a secondary branch of a vein. |
13 | $475 | $2,443 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image | 13 | $95 | $441 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 12 | $191 | $3,018 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
12 | $125 | $629 |
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.
4.7% high complexity
70.4% medium
24.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,853
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,550/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
639
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
$3,712
2023
$3,497
2022
$1,902
2021
$1,868
2020
$1,438
2019
$2,727
2018
$2,708
Payments by company (2024)
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,253
Boston Scientific Corporation
$405
Medtronic, Inc.
$339
Amgen Inc.
$248
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$205
PFIZER INC.
$178
ABIOMED
$176
Abbott Laboratories
$172
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$141
Philips North America LLC
$96
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$83
Penumbra, Inc.
$79
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$48
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$36
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$16
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
CORDIS US CORP.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 53.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$3,431
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,768
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,551
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,083
ABIOMED
$922
Amgen Inc.
$911
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$906
Boston Scientific Corporation
$858
PFIZER INC.
$737
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$523
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$500
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$474
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$472
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$454
Terumo Medical Corporation
$446
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$425
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$274
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$260
Penumbra, Inc.
$211
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$177
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$171
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$168
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$144
Lilly USA, LLC
$125
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$103
Philips North America LLC
$96
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$88
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$60
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$55
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$53
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$52
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$45
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$43
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$36
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$34
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$31
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$22
CORDIS US CORP.
$15
GENZYME CORPORATION
$12
CHIESI USA, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 37.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$58,859
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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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. Shami is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with 16 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. Shami experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shami performed 3,590 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Shami receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shami received a total of $17,853 from 42 companies across 639 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. Shami's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in El Paso?
Dr. Shami's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Shami) 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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