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DR. JAMES SHIN O.D.
NPI 1518015056
Optometrist in San Jose, CA

Active since January 08, 2007PECOS Enrolled
545 MERIDIAN AVE STE G, SAN JOSE, CA 95126(408) 947-2020(408) 947-2077 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. James Shin O.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES SHIN O.D. (NPI 1518015056) is an individual optometrist in San Jose, California, licensed in California (11745T) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518015056
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES SHINCredential: O.D.
Location Address545 MERIDIAN AVE STE GSan Jose, CA 95126-3451
Mailing Address545 Meridian Ave Ste GSan Jose, CA 95126-3451 · (408) 947-2020
Phone(408) 947-2020
Fax(408) 947-2077
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1518015056 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 11745T
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.
545 MERIDIAN AVE STE G, San Jose, CA 95126
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James Shin O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5698860807
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080201000587
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Shin reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Advance Vision Center Of Optometry, P C
Same address
Health Maintenance Organization
545 MERIDIAN AVE, #G
San Jose, CA 95126
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174680771 (408) 947-2020
James S Shin Od A Professional
1.6 mi
Optometrist
1556 MERIDIAN AVE
San Jose, CA 95125
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1568765352 (408) 445-2020

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
28 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95126 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$156.67 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. BURTON E WORRELL O.D.
Optometrist (Sports Vision)
545 MERIDIAN AVE STE G
SAN JOSE, CA 95126
Santa Clara County (408) 947-2020

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Shin's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Shin is 1518015056. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2007.

Where is James Shin located?

James Shin practices at 545 Meridian Ave Ste G, San Jose, CA 95126. The listed phone number is (408) 947-2020.

What is James Shin's specialty?

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

Is James Shin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Shin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Shin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Shin reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Advance Vision Center Of Optometry, P C (San Jose, CA) and James S Shin Od A Professional (San Jose, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Shin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Shin accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list James Shin as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Shin was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.