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Edit this profileWhere to find James B. Shipp, MD
- Oxford location main office
1628 Highway 30 East, Oxford, MS 38655 - Tupelo location
1413 W Main St Ste A, Tupelo, MS 38801
About Dr. Shipp
James B. Shipp, MD practices ophthalmology in Oxford, MS. James is a 2008 graduate of University of Mississippi School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 2,714 Medicare patients across 7,881 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427212992.
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
- (662) 234-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1628 HIGHWAY 30 EAST
Oxford, MS 38655
1413 W Main St Ste A
Tupelo, MS 38801
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
7,881 services · 2,714 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
592 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
166 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
90 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
85 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
80 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
42 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
45 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
685 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
404 | More often 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.
Also at this address 3
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 Oxford 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Shipp's specialty?
Dr. Shipp is an eye doctor in Oxford, MS. 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. Shipp?
Dr. Shipp is listed at 1628 Highway 30 East, Oxford, MS 38655. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Shipp?
The number on file is (662) 234-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shipp's NPI number?
Dr. Shipp's National Provider Identifier is 1427212992. 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. Shipp's medical education?
Dr. Shipp attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shipp been practicing?
Dr. Shipp has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Shipp known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shipp performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shipp confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shipp. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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