Quick answers
- Does Zuhair M. Shihab accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zuhair M. Shihab 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 Zuhair M. Shihab see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 926 Original Medicare patients and 4,052 services for Zuhair M. Shihab. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zuhair M. Shihab's NPI number?
- 1639178999. 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 Zuhair M. Shihab, 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 | 926 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,052 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)1,639 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)699 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)531 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)312 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)309 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes30%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Zuhair M. Shihab is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3611 50th StLubbock, TX 79413 (806) 792‑5900
- 5109 80th StLubbock, TX 79424 (806) 792‑5900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zuhair M. Shihab as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Texas Eye PA24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Texas Eye PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639178999 |
| 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