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Ophthalmology

Chirag P. Shah, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Chirag P. Shah, MD is an ophthalmologist at 50 Staniford St, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 367-4800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chirag P. Shah had 2,582 Original Medicare patients and 64,092 services. NPI 1487872412. 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: 50 Staniford St, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (617) 367‑4800
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Group practice: Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry · graduated 2004 (22 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chirag P. 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 Chirag P. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chirag P. 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 Chirag P. Shah see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,582 Original Medicare patients and 64,092 services for Chirag P. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chirag P. Shah's NPI number?
1487872412. 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 Chirag P. 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 patients2,582
Services billed to Medicare64,092
Different services or procedures60
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)34,440 services
  2. Injection, ranibizumab-nuna, biosimilar, (byooviz), 0.1 mg (Q5124)7,490 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)5,945 services
  4. Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)4,760 services
  5. Injection of drug into eye (67028)3,337 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 pressure73%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%
  • Diabetes25%

Hospitals where Chirag P. Shah works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chirag P. 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Inc68 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Boston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487872412
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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