Quick answers
- Does Kevin W. Shum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kevin W. Shum 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 Kevin W. Shum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 181 Original Medicare patients and 804 services for Kevin W. Shum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kevin W. Shum's NPI number?
- 1285296517. 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 Kevin W. Shum, 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 | 181 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 804 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)121 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)80 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)37 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)34 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)29 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 pressure60%
- High cholesterol60%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes21%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kevin W. Shum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 14 Vista Dr, Suite 200Gorham, ME 04038 (207) 729‑8474
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kevin W. Shum as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Maine Optometry PA25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Gorham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gorham, ME — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Maine Optometry PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | New England College Of Optometry |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285296517 |
| 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