Quick answers
- Does Michel J. Shami accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michel J. Shami 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 Michel J. Shami see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,109 Original Medicare patients and 39,467 services for Michel J. Shami. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michel J. Shami's NPI number?
- 1780683227. 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 Michel J. Shami, 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 | 1,109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 39,467 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)30,180 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)2,699 services
- Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)1,905 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)1,107 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)929 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Diabetes35%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Michel J. Shami works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michel J. Shami 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.
- Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450040
Practice locations
Addresses where Michel J. Shami is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4517 98th StLubbock, TX 79424 (806) 792‑0066
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michel J. Shami as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Retina Associates18 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 Texas Retina Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780683227 |
| 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