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Ophthalmology

Lauren J. Shatz, MD

Works at hospitals in Springfield, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Lauren J. Shatz, MD is an ophthalmologist at 40 Main St, Suite 106, Florence, MA 01062. Phone: (413) 584-6422. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lauren J. Shatz had 1,172 Original Medicare patients and 3,332 services. NPI 1467432948. 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: 40 Main St, Suite 106, Florence, MA 01062 · Directions
  • Phone: (413) 584‑6422
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Baystate Medical Center
  • Group practice: Eye Physicians of Northampton PC
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 1998 (28 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lauren J. Shatz, 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 Lauren J. Shatz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren J. Shatz 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 Lauren J. Shatz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,172 Original Medicare patients and 3,332 services for Lauren J. Shatz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lauren J. Shatz's NPI number?
1467432948. 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 Lauren J. Shatz, 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 patients1,172
Services billed to Medicare3,332
Different services or procedures46
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)498 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)456 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)351 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)325 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)253 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 pressure61%
  • High cholesterol59%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Anxiety24%
  • Depression20%
  • Diabetes19%

Hospitals where Lauren J. Shatz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lauren J. Shatz 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 Lauren J. Shatz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lauren J. Shatz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eye Physicians of Northampton PC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Massachusetts

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eye Physicians of Northampton PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1467432948
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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