Joseph Shovlin, OD
NPI 1518970623 · Optometrist · Scranton, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Shovlin, OD is a Optometrist provider in Scranton, PA (NPI 1518970623).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518970623
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0EG000700 (PA)
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
19 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
3,067 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 807 | $85 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 689 | $117 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 426 | $83 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 342 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 267 | $58 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 204 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 721 | 181 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 132 | 117 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 122 | 39 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 100 | 26 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 80 | 24 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 73 | 19 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 68 | 45 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$870 across 24 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
- 2006-08-14
- Last updated
- 2026-05-15
- Certified
- 2026-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Shovlin's NPI number?
- Joseph Shovlin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518970623, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Shovlin's specialty?
- Joseph Shovlin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Joseph Shovlin located?
- Joseph Shovlin's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Mifflin Ave, Scranton, PA 18503-1982.
- What is Joseph Shovlin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Shovlin is (570) 342-3145.
- Does Joseph Shovlin accept Medicare?
- Joseph Shovlin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Shovlin's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Shovlin's NPI (1518970623) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.