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DR. DRUTI SHIKDAR-AHMED OPTOMETRIST
NPI 1578414348
Optometrist in Bronx, NY

Active since February 06, 2026PECOS Enrolled
1955 TURNBULL AVE, BRONX, NY 10473(718) 430-9776 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 18, 2026, Feb 6, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Dr. Druti Shikdar-ahmed Optometrist NPPES

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

DR. DRUTI SHIKDAR-AHMED OPTOMETRIST (NPI 1578414348) is an individual optometrist in Bronx, New York, licensed in New York (011320-01) and active in the NPI registry since February 2026. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578414348
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DRUTI SHIKDAR-AHMEDCredential: OPTOMETRIST
Location Address1955 TURNBULL AVEBronx, NY 10473-2516
Mailing Address1955 Turnbull AveBronx, NY 10473-2516 · (718) 430-9776
Phone(718) 430-9776
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2026
Last NPPES UpdateMay 18, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1578414348 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 NY · 011320-01
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.
1955 TURNBULL AVE, Bronx, NY 10473
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Druti Shikdar Optometrist

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. Druti Shikdar-ahmed Optometrist is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4385114891
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260526003051
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Druti Shikdar-ahmed reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Optica Lopez 82nd St Queens Inc
5.4 mi
Optometrist
8201 ROOSEVELT AVE
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558247916 (718) 478-3539

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10473 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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 3

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

VISION QUEST OPTICAL OF STORY AVENUE INC
Optometrist
1955 TURNBULL AVE
BRONX, NY 10473
Bronx County (718) 430-9776
LENS LAND OF ASTORIA
Technician/Technologist
1955 TURNBULL AVE
BRONX, NY 10473
Bronx County (718) 278-8780
DR. PAUL SHYER OD
Optometrist
1955 TURNBULL AVE
BRONX, NY 10473
Bronx County (718) 220-6060

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 Druti Shikdar-ahmed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Druti Shikdar-ahmed is 1578414348. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2026. The provider is also known as Dr. Druti Shikdar Optometrist.

Where is Druti Shikdar-ahmed located?

Druti Shikdar-ahmed practices at 1955 Turnbull Ave, Bronx, NY 10473. The listed phone number is (718) 430-9776.

What is Druti Shikdar-ahmed's specialty?

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

Is Druti Shikdar-ahmed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Druti Shikdar-ahmed is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Druti Shikdar-ahmed's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Druti Shikdar-ahmed reassigns Medicare benefits to Optica Lopez 82nd St Queens Inc (Jackson Heights, NY). The 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 Druti Shikdar-ahmed's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Druti Shikdar-ahmed was last updated on May 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.