Quick answers
- Does Tasneem F. Shamim accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tasneem F. Shamim 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 Tasneem F. Shamim see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 404 Original Medicare patients and 1,749 services for Tasneem F. Shamim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tasneem F. Shamim's NPI number?
- 1518987791. 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 Tasneem F. Shamim, 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 | 404 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,749 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)468 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)246 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)228 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)217 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)159 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%
- Diabetes62%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Chronic kidney disease18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tasneem F. Shamim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1283 Lincoln Hwy, Suite 1Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 745‑4844
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tasneem F. Shamim as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tasneem F Shamim MD, L.L.C3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Somerset
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Somerset, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tasneem F Shamim MD, L.L.C
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518987791 |
| 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