Quick answers
- Does Shalu Gupta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shalu Gupta 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 Shalu Gupta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 173 Original Medicare patients and 1,189 services for Shalu Gupta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shalu Gupta's NPI number?
- 1518187202. 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 Shalu Gupta, 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 | 173 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,189 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)175 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)152 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)110 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)32 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)32 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 cholesterol72%
- Diabetes62%
- Arthritis36%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Heart failure18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shalu Gupta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3900 Long Beach BlvdLong Beach, CA 90807 (562) 988‑8668
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shalu Gupta as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Treatment Center, An Incorporated Medical Group, Inc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Long Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Long Beach, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Treatment Center, An Incorporated Medical Group, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518187202 |
| 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