Quick answers
- Does Shalesh Kaushal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shalesh Kaushal 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 Shalesh Kaushal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 582 Original Medicare patients and 7,826 services for Shalesh Kaushal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shalesh Kaushal's NPI number?
- 1649225640. 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 Shalesh Kaushal, 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 | 582 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,826 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg (J2782)2,181 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,465 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)1,276 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)473 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)319 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes33%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Hospitals where Shalesh Kaushal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shalesh Kaushal 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.
- HCA Florida Citrus HospitalInverness, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100023
Practice locations
Addresses where Shalesh Kaushal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3426 NW 43rd St, Suite BGainesville, FL 32606 (352) 559‑1200
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Gainesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gainesville, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649225640 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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