Quick answers
- Does Tammy Shinen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tammy Shinen 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 Tammy Shinen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 27 services for Tammy Shinen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tammy Shinen's NPI number?
- 1871618470. 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 Tammy Shinen, 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 27 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)16 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis55%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tammy Shinen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1201 N Rose Dr, Suite 100Placentia, CA 92870 (714) 528‑2566
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tammy Shinen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nusite Optometry5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Placentia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Placentia, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nusite Optometry
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871618470 |
| 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