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- 5329 Office Center CT, Suite 125, Bakersfield, CA 93309
About Dr. Shuler
James D. Shuler, MD practices ophthalmology in Bakersfield, CA. James is a 1986 graduate of University of California, Geffen School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 4,937 services to 57 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952414807.
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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
- (661) 869-2600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5329 OFFICE CENTER CT SUITE 125
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,937 services · 57 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
45 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
4,845 | 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 4
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 Bakersfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shuler?
Dr. Shuler is an eye doctor in Bakersfield, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shuler's address?
Dr. Shuler is listed at 5329 Office Center CT Suite 125, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shuler?
The number on file is (661) 869-2600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shuler?
Dr. Shuler's National Provider Identifier is 1952414807. 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. Shuler train?
Dr. Shuler attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shuler have?
Dr. Shuler has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Shuler perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shuler performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Shuler's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shuler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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