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Ophthalmology

Aakriti G. Shukla, MD

Works at hospitals in New York, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla, MD is an ophthalmologist at 622 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032. Phone: (212) 305-9876. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Aakriti G. Shukla had 606 Original Medicare patients and 3,326 services. NPI 1578976973. 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: 622 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032 · Directions
  • Phone: (212) 305‑9876
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Group practice: Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Aakriti G. Shukla, 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 Aakriti G. Shukla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aakriti G. Shukla 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 Aakriti G. Shukla see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 606 Original Medicare patients and 3,326 services for Aakriti G. Shukla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Aakriti G. Shukla's NPI number?
1578976973. 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 Aakriti G. Shukla, 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 patients606
Services billed to Medicare3,326
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)944 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)842 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)668 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)163 services
  5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)122 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 pressure67%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%
  • Osteoporosis21%

Hospitals where Aakriti G. Shukla works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aakriti G. Shukla 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 Aakriti G. Shukla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Aakriti G. Shukla as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York2,296 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in New York

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578976973
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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