Alex Shin, OD
NPI 1356958094 · Optometrist · Smithtown, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alex Shin, OD is a Optometrist provider in Smithtown, NY (NPI 1356958094).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356958094
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- RT009246-01 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,638 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 560 | $142 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 288 | $104 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 287 | $42 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 169 | $46 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 92 | $101 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 85 | $73 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 138 | 123 |
| Latanoprost | 111 | 32 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 59 | 55 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 47 | 22 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 46 | 42 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 33 | 21 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$735 across 23 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-09-27
- Last updated
- 2025-01-14
- Certified
- 2025-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alex Shin's NPI number?
- Alex Shin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356958094, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alex Shin's specialty?
- Alex Shin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Alex Shin located?
- Alex Shin's practice location on file with NPPES is 260 Middle Country Rd, Smithtown, NY 11787.
- What is Alex Shin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alex Shin is (631) 265-8780.
- Does Alex Shin accept Medicare?
- Alex Shin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alex Shin's NPI active?
- Yes — Alex Shin's NPI (1356958094) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.