Shimy Apoorva
NPI 1518499367 · Ophthalmology Physician · Waterbury, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shimy Apoorva is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Waterbury, CT (NPI 1518499367).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518499367
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 71570 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
814 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 193 | $93 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 182 | $131 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 127 | $41 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 92 | $37 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 64 | $154 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 44 | $67 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 208 | 83 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 197 | 61 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 148 | 117 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 139 | 69 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 68 | 40 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 57 | 35 |
| Timolol Maleate | 50 | 20 |
| Travoprost |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$490 across 25 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
- 2017-03-31
- Last updated
- 2025-03-11
- Certified
- 2025-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shimy Apoorva's NPI number?
- Shimy Apoorva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518499367, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shimy Apoorva's specialty?
- Shimy Apoorva is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shimy Apoorva located?
- Shimy Apoorva's practice location on file with NPPES is 87 Grandview Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708-2514.
- What is Shimy Apoorva's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shimy Apoorva is (203) 574-2020.
- Does Shimy Apoorva accept Medicare?
- Shimy Apoorva is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shimy Apoorva's NPI active?
- Yes — Shimy Apoorva's NPI (1518499367) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.