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Ophthalmology

Nakul S. Shekhawat, MD

Works at hospitals in Baltimore, MD · Maryland

Summary

Dr. Nakul S. Shekhawat, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287. Phone: (410) 955-5000. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nakul S. Shekhawat had 291 Original Medicare patients and 916 services. NPI 1578983383. 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: 1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (410) 955‑5000
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: The Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Group practice: Johns Hopkins University (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine · graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nakul S. Shekhawat, 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 Nakul S. Shekhawat accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Nakul S. Shekhawat may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Nakul S. Shekhawat see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 291 Original Medicare patients and 916 services for Nakul S. Shekhawat. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nakul S. Shekhawat's NPI number?
1578983383. 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 Nakul S. Shekhawat, 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 patients291
Services billed to Medicare916
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

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)151 services
  2. Ct scan of cornea (92025)136 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)129 services
  4. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)121 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)84 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 pressure66%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Anxiety24%

Hospitals where Nakul S. Shekhawat works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nakul S. Shekhawat 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 Nakul S. Shekhawat is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nakul S. Shekhawat as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Johns Hopkins University2,909 clinicians in the group
  • Johns Hopkins University197 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Baltimore

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baltimore, MD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Johns Hopkins University

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578983383
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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