Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Shuler, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Bakersfield, CA

  • NPI 1952414807
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5329 Office Center CT, Suite 125
Bakersfield, CA 933097425
(661) 869-2600

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 29, 2010
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G61570
Medicaid
CA #OOG615700

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952414807. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,936
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$27,568
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit 2,873 13 $6
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 32 13 $210
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 31 13 $94

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Bakersfield Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 591. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Shuler's medical specialty?
Dr. James Shuler practices Ophthalmology Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. James Shuler practice?
Dr. James Shuler practices at 5329 Office Center CT, Bakersfield, CA 933097425. Office phone: 6618692600.
What is Dr. James Shuler's NPI?
Dr. James Shuler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952414807, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Shuler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Shuler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Shuler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (HCPCS J0585); Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face (HCPCS 64612); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.