Quick answers
- Does Ankoor R. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ankoor R. Shah 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 Ankoor R. Shah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 780 Original Medicare patients and 23,120 services for Ankoor R. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ankoor R. Shah's NPI number?
- 1841516895. 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 Ankoor R. Shah, 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 | 780 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 23,120 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)5,640 services
- Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)5,460 services
- Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)2,200 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)2,160 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)2,009 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%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Diabetes37%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ankoor R. Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 17450 St Lukes Way, 400 Retina Consultants of TexasThe Woodlands, TX 77384 (713) 524‑3434
- 4460 Bissonnet St, Suite 200Bellaire, TX 77401 (713) 524‑3434
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ankoor R. Shah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Retina Consultants of Houston PLLC25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in The Woodlands
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in The Woodlands, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Retina Consultants of Houston PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841516895 |
| 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