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DR. BENNY PO-YOUNG SHAO O.D.
NPI 1164520292
Optometrist in San Jose, CA

Active since September 20, 2006
960 SARATOGA AVE STE 213, SAN JOSE, CA 95129(408) 837-7380(408) 516-0800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Benny Po-young Shao O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BENNY PO-YOUNG SHAO O.D. (NPI 1164520292) is an individual optometrist in San Jose, California, licensed in California (11741) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164520292
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENNY PO-YOUNG SHAOCredential: O.D.
Location Address960 SARATOGA AVE STE 213San Jose, CA 95129-3413
Mailing Address960 Saratoga Ave Ste 213San Jose, CA 95129-3413 · (408) 837-7380 · Fax (408) 516-0800
Phone(408) 837-7380
Fax(408) 516-0800
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1164520292 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 11741
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Also ListedOptometrist · Vision TherapyTaxonomy 152WV0400X · License 11741 (CA)
960 SARATOGA AVE STE 213, San Jose, CA 95129
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What is Benny Shao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benny Shao is 1164520292. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Benny Shao located?

Benny Shao practices at 960 Saratoga Ave Ste 213, San Jose, CA 95129. The listed phone number is (408) 837-7380.

What is Benny Shao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benny Shao was last updated on June 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 44 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.