Physician Profile
Zubin A. Shah, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shah
Based in Hickory, NC, Zubin A. Shah, DO is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Zubin cared for 859 Medicare patients across 1,072 services. The services billed most often include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and photography of the retina. NPI 1467951814 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
- (828) 322-2050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2424 CENTURY PL SE
Hickory, NC 28602
2311 E Main St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
2640 Highway 105 Ste 102
Boone, NC 28607
2060 Hickory Blvd SW Ste 102
Lenoir, NC 28645
810 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602
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
1,072 services · 859 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
38 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
158 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
66 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
61 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
40 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
18 | Less 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 8
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Shah specialize in?
Dr. Shah is an eye doctor in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Shah located?
Dr. Shah is listed at 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shah's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 322-2050. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier is 1467951814. 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. Shah go to medical school?
Dr. Shah attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shah been practicing?
Dr. Shah has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Shah do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shah performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 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 photography of the 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. Shah confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shah. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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