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Ophthalmology

Apeksha Shah, MD

Works at hospitals in Colton, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Apeksha Shah, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1640 Newport Blvd, Suite 220, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. Phone: (949) 873-5352. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Apeksha Shah had 199 Original Medicare patients and 320 services. NPI 1053948125. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1640 Newport Blvd, Suite 220, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (949) 873‑5352
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: Retina Institute of California Medical Group, a California Medical Par (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine · graduated 2023 (3 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Apeksha Shah, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Apeksha Shah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Apeksha 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 Apeksha Shah see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 199 Original Medicare patients and 320 services for Apeksha Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Apeksha Shah's NPI number?
1053948125. 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 Apeksha 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 patients199
Services billed to Medicare320
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)92 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)76 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)55 services
  4. Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)32 services
  5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)15 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol70%
  • Diabetes69%
  • Arthritis34%
  • Chronic kidney disease31%
  • Heart failure18%

Hospitals where Apeksha Shah works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Apeksha 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Apeksha Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Apeksha Shah as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Retina Institute of California Medical Group, a California Medical Par77 clinicians in the group
  • Kris J Storkersen M D Inc2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Retina Institute of California Medical Group, a California Medical Par

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSaint Louis University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2023 (3 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053948125
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians