Physician Profile
Ira A. Shivitz, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shivitz
Ira A. Shivitz, MD practices ophthalmology in Nashville, TN. Ira is a 1978 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Ira is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Ira cared for 2,581 Medicare patients across 3,310 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of retina.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (615) 320-7200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
335 24TH AVE N STE 600
Nashville, TN 37203
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
3,310 services · 2,581 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
110 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
37 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
119 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
543 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
303 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
229 |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
137 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
69 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
52 |
| Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease | Treatment | 92071 |
45 |
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 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
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 TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Shivitz specialize in?
Dr. Shivitz is an eye doctor in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Shivitz located?
Dr. Shivitz is listed at 335 24Th Ave N Ste 600, Nashville, TN 37203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shivitz's phone number?
The number on file is (615) 320-7200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shivitz's NPI number?
Dr. Shivitz's National Provider Identifier is 1881690766. 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. Shivitz go to medical school?
Dr. Shivitz attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shivitz been practicing?
Dr. Shivitz has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Shivitz do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shivitz performs procedures including placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shivitz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shivitz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.