Dr Chirag M Shah, MD, MPH - Medicare Ophthalmology in San Diego, CA

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Dr Chirag M Shah, MD, MPH is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in San Diego, California. He graduated from medical school in 2016 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 16766 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 381-0686.

Dr Chirag M Shah is licensed to practice in California (license number A155838) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1023472560.

Contact Information

Dr Chirag M Shah, MD, MPH
16766 Bernardo Center Dr,
San Diego, CA 92128-2545
(858) 381-0686
(858) 365-5189

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chirag M Shah
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience9 Years
Location16766 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Chirag M Shah graduated from medical school in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023472560
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2016
  • Last Update Date: 10/25/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456609387
  • Enrollment ID: I20221111000416

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chirag M Shah such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023472560NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 036.153318 (Illinois)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist A155838 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa jolla, CAHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Chirag M Shah allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRetina Results Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669199238
PECOS PAC ID: 1557738143
Enrollment ID: O20221111000400

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Chirag M Shah is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Chirag M Shah, MD, MPH
16766 Bernardo Center Dr,
San Diego, CA 92128-2545

Ph: (858) 381-0686		Dr Chirag M Shah, MD, MPH
16766 Bernardo Center Dr,
San Diego, CA 92128-2545

Ph: (858) 381-0686

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