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Ophthalmology

Thomas S. Shute, MD

Sees patients in Fresno, CA · California

Summary

Thomas S. Shute, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Fresno, CA. NPI 1972737567. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Thomas S. Shute, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
University Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Vision Care Center a Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Thomas S. Shute see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Fresno, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Thomas S. Shute's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Thomas S. Shute accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas S. Shute accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Thomas S. Shute?
(559) 486-2000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Thomas S. Shute's NPI number?
1972737567. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Thomas S. Shute is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Thomas S. Shute as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Vision Care Center a Medical Group Inc19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Fresno

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fresno, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972737567
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians