Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carolyn Shih, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Wantagh, NY

  • NPI 1093935413
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2185 Wantagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 117933917
(516) 785-3900
Additional location
689 Broadway
Massapequa, NY 117582320

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 4, 2021
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #238846-1

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093935413. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,110
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$579,049
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 1,146 577 $105
92250 Photography of the retina 1,131 1,009 $43
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,071 947 $146
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 308 283 $73
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 296 266 $43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 214 214 $172
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 206 135 $47
92134 Imaging of retina 184 169 $47
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 150 150 $13
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 135 87 $632

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Wantagh Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 252. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$399
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Harrow Eye, LLC 3 $70.00
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 4 $68.38
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 3 $61.79
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $53.28
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $41.64
Thea Pharma INC. 2 $36.97
Amgen INC. 1 $26.21
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $23.96
Abbvie INC. 1 $16.71

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$399

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,219
Patients
905
Total drug cost
$99,604
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 576 290 $7,145
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 361 156 $16,543
Latanoprost Generic 320 84 $4,089
Timolol Maleate Generic 137 48 $3,289
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 125 32 $2,728
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 121 35 $7,081
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 94 29 $2,753
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 94 64 $1,652
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Generic 87 53 $3,827
Ofloxacin Generic 67 45 $1,134

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carolyn Shih's medical specialty?
Dr. Carolyn Shih practices Ophthalmology Physician in Wantagh, NY.
Where does Dr. Carolyn Shih practice?
Dr. Carolyn Shih practices at 2185 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 117933917. Office phone: 5167853900.
What is Dr. Carolyn Shih's NPI?
Dr. Carolyn Shih's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093935413, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carolyn Shih accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carolyn Shih accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carolyn Shih commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.