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Ophthalmology

Ajay B. Shalwala, MD

Works at hospitals in Marshall, MN · Redwood Falls, MN · Sleepy Eye, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Ajay B. Shalwala, MD is an ophthalmologist at 300 S Bruce St, Marshall, MN 56258. Phone: (507) 532-9661. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ajay B. Shalwala had 144 Original Medicare patients and 6,438 services. NPI 1770711889. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ajay B. Shalwala, 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 Ajay B. Shalwala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ajay B. Shalwala 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 Ajay B. Shalwala see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 144 Original Medicare patients and 6,438 services for Ajay B. Shalwala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ajay B. Shalwala's NPI number?
1770711889. 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 Ajay B. Shalwala, 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 patients144
Services billed to Medicare6,438
Different services or procedures30
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients81

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)448 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)430 services
  3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)405 services
  4. Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg (J9035)174 services
  5. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)167 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 cholesterol69%
  • Arthritis33%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Atrial fibrillation26%

Hospitals where Ajay B. Shalwala works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ajay B. Shalwala 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 Ajay B. Shalwala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ajay B. Shalwala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Avera Marshall99 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Avera Marshall

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770711889
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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