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Ophthalmology

Aparna Shah, MD

Works at hospitals in Edgewood, KY · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Aparna Shah, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1935 Bluegrass Ave, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40215. Phone: (502) 895-0040. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Aparna Shah had 279 Original Medicare patients and 1,459 services. NPI 1356788426. 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: 1935 Bluegrass Ave, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40215 · Directions
  • Phone: (502) 895‑0040
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: St Elizabeth Edgewood
  • Group practice: Eye Centers of Louisville, PSC
  • Medical school: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Aparna Shah, 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 Aparna Shah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aparna 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 Aparna Shah see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 279 Original Medicare patients and 1,459 services for Aparna Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Aparna Shah's NPI number?
1356788426. 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 Aparna 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 patients279
Services billed to Medicare1,459
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)484 services
  2. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)219 services
  3. Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66982)169 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)131 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)117 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 pressure72%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Anxiety24%

Hospitals where Aparna Shah works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aparna Shah 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.

  • St Elizabeth EdgewoodEdgewood, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180035

Practice locations

Addresses where Aparna Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Aparna Shah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eye Centers of Louisville, PSC32 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Louisville

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

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Other clinicians in Eye Centers of Louisville, PSC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356788426
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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