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Ophthalmology

Belinda L. Shirkey, MD

Sees patients in Lexington, KY · Louisville, KY · Somerset, KY · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Belinda L. Shirkey, MD is an ophthalmologist at 120 N Eagle Creek Dr, Lexington, KY 40509. Phone: (859) 263-3900. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Belinda L. Shirkey had 916 Original Medicare patients and 24,581 services. NPI 1275574287. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 120 N Eagle Creek Dr, Lexington, KY 40509 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (859) 263‑3900
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Retina and Vitreous Associates of Kentucky PLLC
  • Medical school: University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine · graduated 1993 (33 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Belinda L. Shirkey, 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 Belinda L. Shirkey accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Belinda L. Shirkey 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 Belinda L. Shirkey see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 916 Original Medicare patients and 24,581 services for Belinda L. Shirkey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Belinda L. Shirkey's NPI number?
1275574287. 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 Belinda L. Shirkey, 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 patients916
Services billed to Medicare24,581
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)14,820 services
  2. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)2,378 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)2,228 services
  4. Injection of drug into eye (67028)1,494 services
  5. Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg (J2778)1,245 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%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%

Practice locations

Addresses where Belinda L. Shirkey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Belinda L. Shirkey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Retina and Vitreous Associates of Kentucky PLLC12 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Lexington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Retina and Vitreous Associates of Kentucky PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275574287
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Sources

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