Quick answers
- Does Shahin Shahinfar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shahin Shahinfar 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 Shahin Shahinfar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 695 Original Medicare patients and 3,522 services for Shahin Shahinfar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shahin Shahinfar's NPI number?
- 1588687743. 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 Shahin Shahinfar, 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 | 695 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,522 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)916 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)398 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)205 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)190 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)161 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shahin Shahinfar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1651 W Main StNewark, OH 43055 (740) 522‑3937
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shahin Shahinfar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Specialty Eye Care Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Newark
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newark, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Specialty Eye Care Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588687743 |
| 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