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DR. STEVEN JAMES SHAW M.D.
NPI 1922269737
Ophthalmology in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since June 24, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 VILCOM CENTER DR, STE 140, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514(336) 716-2255(336) 716-7994 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 17, 2017, Mar 14, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Steven James Shaw M.d. NPPES

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

DR. STEVEN JAMES SHAW M.D. (NPI 1922269737) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2011-10295) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922269737
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEVEN JAMES SHAWCredential: M.D.
Location Address55 VILCOM CENTER DR, STE 140Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1690
Mailing Address55 Vilcom Center Dr, Ste 140Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1690 · (919) 967-4836 · Fax (919) 967-6498
Phone(336) 716-2255
Fax(336) 716-7994
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBrody School Of Medicine At East Carolina UniversityGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1922269737 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2011-10295
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
55 VILCOM CENTER DR, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid5917950NC
Medicare PINNC1309ANC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Steven James Shaw M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8820268550
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110907000805
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 15

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.
513 services497 patients
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
366 services256 patients
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
157 services76 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
154 services154 patients
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136
This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.
97 services52 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
96 services95 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Carolina Specialty Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340049
Location3916 Ben Franklin BoulevardDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County

Duke Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340155
Location3643 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27514 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
4%24 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
97%191 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
53%40 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
47%30 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
85%27 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,506 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%1,364 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%893 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
71%2,360 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
2%252 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 97% · 257 patients
95%257 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
86%162 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
79%2,360 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
5%2,360 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 709 patients
0%709 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
24%2,360 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

JOHN GIUSTO, MD, PLLC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
55 VILCOM CENTER DR, SUITE 110
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 929-7990
SWISSCHIROPRACTIC CLINIQUE PA
Chiropractor (Sports Physician)
55 VILCOM CENTER DR, SUITE 100
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 484-1400
DR. ERIN L. BLACKBURN AU.D.
Audiologist
55 VILCOM CENTER DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 942-7278
HALEY CARTER PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
55 VILCOM CENTER DR, SUITE 110
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 929-7990
GREENBROOK TMS CHAPEL HILL LLC
Clinic/Center
55 VILCOM CENTER DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (855) 910-4867
CHAPEL HILL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, PC
Family Medicine
55 VILCOM CENTER DR, SUITE 110
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 929-7990
CAROLINA OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES
Specialist
55 VILCOM CENTER DR, SUITE 140
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 967-4836
DR. JAMES A BRYAN III M.D.
Specialist
55 VILCOM CENTER DR, SUITE 140
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 967-4836

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 Steven Shaw's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Shaw is 1922269737. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2008.

Where is Steven Shaw located?

Steven Shaw practices at 55 Vilcom Center Dr Ste 140, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The listed phone number is (336) 716-2255.

What is Steven Shaw's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Steven Shaw enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Shaw is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Steven Shaw accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Steven Shaw 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.

Is Steven Shaw affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Steven Shaw is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, North Carolina Specialty Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Shaw was last updated on April 17, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.