Physician Profile
Chirag M. Shah, M.D., MPH
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shah
Chirag M. Shah, M.D., MPH is an ophthalmology — retina specialist based in San Diego, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Chirag cared for 1,239 Medicare patients across 16,586 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg, and imaging of retina.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (858) 381-0686
- Email not available
Practice Locations
16766 BERNARDO CENTER DR
San Diego, CA 92128
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
16,586 services · 1,239 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
433 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
681 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
191 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
153 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
114 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92284 |
79 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92242 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
12,247 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Chirag M. Shah, M.D.'s specialty?
Chirag M. Shah, M.D. is an eye doctor in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Chirag M. Shah, M.D.?
Chirag M. Shah, M.D. is listed at 16766 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92128. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Chirag M. Shah, M.D.?
The number on file is (858) 381-0686. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Chirag M. Shah, M.D.'s NPI number?
Chirag M. Shah, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1023472560. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Chirag M. Shah, M.D.'s education?
Chirag M. Shah, M.D. attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Chirag M. Shah, M.D. been practicing?
Chirag M. Shah, M.D. has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Chirag M. Shah, M.D. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Chirag M. Shah, M.D. performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Chirag M. Shah, M.D. confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Chirag M. Shah, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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