Krishna Shanmugam, M.D.
NPI 1518286558 · Ophthalmology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518286558
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- BP30040315 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
1,521 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 386 | $122 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 271 | $33 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 168 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 129 | $159 |
| Complex Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66982 | 127 | $441 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness76514 | 111 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 392 | 90 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 355 | 179 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 235 | 70 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 209 | 146 |
| Loteprednol Etabonatebrand: Lotemax Sm | 199 | 96 |
| Bromfenac Sodiumbrand: Prolensa | 136 | 88 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 97 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$258 across 9 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
- 2010-05-28
- Last updated
- 2015-05-09
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.