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Ophthalmology

Ayham R. Skaf, MD

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Ayham R. Skaf, MD is an ophthalmologist at 835 3rd Ave, Suite A, Chula Vista, CA 91911. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ayham R. Skaf had 1,625 Original Medicare patients and 13,273 services. NPI 1285888628. 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: 835 3rd Ave, Suite A, Chula Vista, CA 91911 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Sharp Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: California Retina Associates, LP
  • Medical school: Ohio State University College Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ayham R. Skaf, 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 Ayham R. Skaf accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ayham R. Skaf 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 Ayham R. Skaf see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,625 Original Medicare patients and 13,273 services for Ayham R. Skaf. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ayham R. Skaf's NPI number?
1285888628. 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 Ayham R. Skaf, 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 patients1,625
Services billed to Medicare13,273
Different services or procedures71
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)6,000 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,802 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)1,359 services
  4. Photography of the retina (92250)724 services
  5. Injection of drug into eye (67028)499 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%
  • Diabetes58%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%

Hospitals where Ayham R. Skaf works

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

  • 835 3rd Ave, Suite AChula Vista, CA 91911

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ayham R. Skaf as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • California Retina Associates, LP22 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Chula Vista

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chula Vista, CA — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Chula Vista →

Other clinicians in California Retina Associates, LP

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolOhio State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285888628
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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