Quick answers
- Does Shelby Alda accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Shelby Alda may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Shelby Alda see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 105 Original Medicare patients and 155 services for Shelby Alda. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shelby Alda's NPI number?
- 1396310629. 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 Shelby Alda, 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 | 105 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 155 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)58 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)29 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)19 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)17 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)13 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes36%
- Anxiety30%
- Depression28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shelby Alda is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 111 W Main St, Carson City OpticsCarson City, MI 48811 (989) 584‑6868
- 1321 Pine AveAlma, MI 48801 (989) 463‑1139
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shelby Alda as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Seals Tacia and Bartz Od PC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Seals Tacia and Bartz Od PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Ferris State College - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2021 (5 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396310629 |
| 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