Physician Profile
Karen S. Shimshak, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shimshak
Based in Jacksonville, FL, Karen S. Shimshak, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Karen graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1985. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 444 services to 344 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, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1407931769 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (904) 697-3600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
807 CHILDRENS WAY
Jacksonville, FL 32207
4500 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
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
444 services · 344 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
25 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Realignment of horizontal eye muscle | Procedure | 67311 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
101 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
122 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
73 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
20 | As often as other 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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Jacksonville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of chronic growth of eyelid 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shimshak?
Dr. Shimshak is an eye doctor in Jacksonville, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shimshak's address?
Dr. Shimshak is listed at 807 Childrens Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207. 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. Shimshak?
The number on file is (904) 697-3600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shimshak?
Dr. Shimshak's National Provider Identifier is 1407931769. 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. Shimshak train?
Dr. Shimshak attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shimshak have?
Dr. Shimshak has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Shimshak perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shimshak performs procedures including removal of chronic growth of eyelid, removal of growth of eyelid and realignment of horizontal eye muscle; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Shimshak's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shimshak. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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