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Ophthalmology

Harshad G. Shah, MD

Sees patients in Big Spring, TX · Midland, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Harshad G. Shah, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1602 Scurry St, Big Spring, TX 79720. Phone: (436) 686-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Harshad G. Shah had 331 Original Medicare patients and 1,166 services. NPI 1407941297. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1602 Scurry St, Big Spring, TX 79720 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (436) 686‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: graduated 1975 (51 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Harshad G. 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 Harshad G. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Harshad G. 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 Harshad G. Shah see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 331 Original Medicare patients and 1,166 services for Harshad G. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Harshad G. Shah's NPI number?
1407941297. 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 Harshad G. 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 patients331
Services billed to Medicare1,166
Different services or procedures38
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)231 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)212 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)70 services
  4. Injection of drug into eye (67028)50 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)43 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%
  • Diabetes53%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%

Practice locations

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

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1975 (51 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407941297
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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