At a glance
- 1000 S Elisco, # 203, Greenbrae, CA 94904
About Dr. Shimokaji
Gayle L. Shimokaji, MD is a healthcare provider in Greenbrae, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Gayle trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, Gayle cared for 953 Medicare patients across 6,400 services. The services billed most often include complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, each additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes, and care management services for behavioral health conditions, 20 minutes or more clinical staff time directed by health care professional. This provider record is associated with NPI 1912099672.
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
- (415) 925-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 S ELISCO # 203
Greenbrae, CA 94904
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,400 services · 953 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
55 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
82 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
100 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
87 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, each additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99489 |
2,231 | Too few peers to compare |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | Office visit | 99458 |
1,404 | Too few peers to compare |
| Care management services for behavioral health conditions, 20 minutes or more clinical staff time directed by health care professional | Office visit | 99484 |
555 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99487 |
551 | Too few peers to compare |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | Office visit | 99457 |
472 | Too few peers to compare |
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 eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Greenbrae 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Shimokaji specialize in?
Dr. Shimokaji is an eye doctor in Greenbrae, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Shimokaji located?
Dr. Shimokaji is listed at 1000 S Elisco # 203, Greenbrae, CA 94904. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shimokaji's phone number?
The number on file is (415) 925-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shimokaji's NPI number?
Dr. Shimokaji's National Provider Identifier is 1912099672. 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 Dr. Shimokaji go to medical school?
Dr. Shimokaji attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shimokaji been practicing?
Dr. Shimokaji has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Shimokaji do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shimokaji performs procedures including placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shimokaji confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shimokaji. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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