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- 87 Grandview Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
About Shimy Apoorva
Shimy Apoorva practices ophthalmology in Waterbury, CT. Shimy is a 2017 graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Shimy provided 814 services to 670 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518499367.
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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
- (203) 574-2020
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
87 GRANDVIEW AVE
Waterbury, CT 06708
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
814 services · 670 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
193 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
182 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
127 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
92 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
64 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
22 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
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 — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Waterbury 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Shimy Apoorva?
Shimy Apoorva is an eye doctor in Waterbury, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Shimy Apoorva's address?
Shimy Apoorva is listed at 87 Grandview Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Shimy Apoorva?
The number on file is (203) 574-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Shimy Apoorva?
Shimy Apoorva's National Provider Identifier is 1518499367. 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 Shimy Apoorva train?
Shimy Apoorva attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Shimy Apoorva have?
Shimy Apoorva has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Shimy Apoorva perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Shimy Apoorva performs procedures including 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 ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system. 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 Shimy Apoorva. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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