Quick answers
- Does Chirag M. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chirag M. Shah accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Chirag M. Shah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 201 Original Medicare patients and 16,775 services for Chirag M. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chirag M. Shah's NPI number?
- 1023472560. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Chirag M. Shah, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 201 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,775 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)12,247 services
- Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg (J2782)1,640 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)681 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)522 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)433 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Anxiety19%
Hospitals where Chirag M. Shah works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chirag M. Shah at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050324
Practice locations
Addresses where Chirag M. Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16766 Bernardo Ctr Dr, Suite 206San Diego, CA 92128 (858) 381‑0686
- 8911 La Mesa Blvd, Suite 107aLa Mesa, CA 91942 (858) 687‑2020
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023472560 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians