Quick answers
- Does Vipul C. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vipul C. 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 Vipul C. Shah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 974 Original Medicare patients and 2,376 services for Vipul C. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vipul C. Shah's NPI number?
- 1174747059. 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 Vipul C. 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 | 974 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,376 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)652 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)383 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)347 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)319 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)171 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vipul C. Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1632 E Roosevelt BlvdMonroe, NC 28112 (704) 295‑3725
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vipul C. Shah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates PA182 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Monroe
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Monroe, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174747059 |
| 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
- 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