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Ophthalmology

Shizuo Mukai, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Shizuo Mukai, MD is an ophthalmologist at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 523-7900. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shizuo Mukai had 182 Original Medicare patients and 567 services. NPI 1164412250. 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: 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114 · Directions
  • Phone: (617) 523‑7900
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
  • Group practice: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc
  • Medical school: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shizuo Mukai, 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 Shizuo Mukai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shizuo Mukai 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 Shizuo Mukai see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 182 Original Medicare patients and 567 services for Shizuo Mukai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shizuo Mukai's NPI number?
1164412250. 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 Shizuo Mukai, 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 patients182
Services billed to Medicare567
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)202 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)173 services
  3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)90 services
  4. Photography of the retina (92250)44 services
  5. 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures (76512)22 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 cholesterol64%
  • High blood pressure59%
  • Arthritis36%
  • Anxiety24%
  • Depression23%
  • Diabetes22%

Hospitals where Shizuo Mukai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shizuo Mukai 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 Shizuo Mukai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shizuo Mukai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Boston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWarren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164412250
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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