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- 150 Broadway Rm 1401, New York, NY 10038
About Dr. Shepps
Gerald J. Shepps, MD practices ophthalmology in New York, NY. Gerald is a 1986 graduate of University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Gerald is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Medicare claims data shows Gerald provided 7,002 services to 5,315 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, closure of tear duct opening using plug, and extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538277603.
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
- (212) 233-2344
- Email not available
Practice Locations
150 BROADWAY RM 1401
New York, NY 10038
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
7,002 services · 5,315 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
980 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
165 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
98 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
65 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
783 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
602 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
524 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
303 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 3
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in New York 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 7
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Shepps's specialty?
Dr. Shepps is an eye doctor in New York, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Shepps?
Dr. Shepps is listed at 150 Broadway Rm 1401, New York, NY 10038. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Shepps?
The number on file is (212) 233-2344. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shepps?
Dr. Shepps's National Provider Identifier is 1538277603. 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 Dr. Shepps's medical education?
Dr. Shepps attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shepps have?
Dr. Shepps has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Shepps known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shepps performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 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
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shepps. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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