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- 1101 Pacific Ave, Suite E, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
About Dr. Shen
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Daniel Shen, O.D. practices in Santa Cruz, CA. Daniel graduated from University of California - School of Optometry in 1989. According to Medicare claims data, Daniel cared for 141 Medicare patients across 143 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, photography of the retina, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1639253008 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (831) 466-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1101 PACIFIC AVE SUITE E
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
143 services · 141 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
45 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
83 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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.
Other optometrists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Santa Cruz 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Daniel Shen specialize in?
Daniel Shen is an optometrist in Santa Cruz, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Daniel Shen located?
Daniel Shen is listed at 1101 Pacific Ave Suite E, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Daniel Shen's phone number?
The number on file is (831) 466-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Daniel Shen's NPI number?
Daniel Shen's National Provider Identifier is 1639253008. 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
Where did Daniel Shen train?
Daniel Shen attended University of California - School of Optometry, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Daniel Shen been practicing?
Daniel Shen has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Daniel Shen do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Daniel Shen provides treatments such as photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Daniel Shen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Daniel Shen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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