Ira Shivitz, MD
NPI 1881690766 · Ophthalmology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ira Shivitz, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1881690766).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881690766
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15763 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,310 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 | 780 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 669 | $85 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 543 | $37 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 303 | $33 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 229 | $58 |
| Imaging of Front Third of Eye Using a Special Microscope92286 | 137 | $36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 210 | 77 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 158 | 44 |
| Timolol Maleate | 125 | 43 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 115 | 38 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 107 | 57 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 93 | 58 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 81 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,476 across 66 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
- 2005-06-24
- Last updated
- 2024-12-19
- Certified
- 2024-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ira Shivitz's NPI number?
- Ira Shivitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881690766, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ira Shivitz's specialty?
- Ira Shivitz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ira Shivitz located?
- Ira Shivitz's practice location on file with NPPES is 335 24th Ave N Ste 600, Nashville, TN 37203-1503.
- What is Ira Shivitz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ira Shivitz is (615) 320-7200.
- Does Ira Shivitz accept Medicare?
- Ira Shivitz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ira Shivitz's NPI active?
- Yes — Ira Shivitz's NPI (1881690766) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.