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Ophthalmology

Justin D. Shortell, MD

Works at hospitals in Washington, DC · District of Columbia

Summary

Dr. Justin D. Shortell, MD is an ophthalmologist at 110 Irving St NW, 1a19, Washington, DC 20010. Phone: (202) 877-5329. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Justin D. Shortell had 521 Original Medicare patients and 954 services. NPI 1265995492. 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: 110 Irving St NW, 1a19, Washington, DC 20010 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (202) 877‑5329
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: MedStar Washington Hospital Center
  • Group practice: Washington National Eye Center (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine · graduated 2019 (7 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Justin D. Shortell, 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 Justin D. Shortell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Justin D. Shortell 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 Justin D. Shortell see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 521 Original Medicare patients and 954 services for Justin D. Shortell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Justin D. Shortell's NPI number?
1265995492. 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 Justin D. Shortell, 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 patients521
Services billed to Medicare954
Different services or procedures43
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Photography of the retina (92250)230 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)173 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)147 services
  4. Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)89 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)58 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 pressure66%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes22%
  • Ischemic heart disease21%
  • Osteoporosis21%

Hospitals where Justin D. Shortell works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Justin D. Shortell as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Washington National Eye Center28 clinicians in the group
  • Eye Associates of Washington, DC PC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Washington National Eye Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine
Graduation year2019 (7 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265995492
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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