Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Shanks, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Abilene, TX

  • NPI 1568576767
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3225 S 27Th St
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 691-0101
fax (325) 691-8950

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 20, 2011
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #5650T

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568576767. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
196
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$18,969
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 94 94 $121
92250 Photography of the retina 58 57 $36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 30 30 $144
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 14 14 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Abilene Optometrist, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$96
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 2 $60.97
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. 2 $35.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$96

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
17
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$2,571
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Difluprednate Generic 17 0 $2,571

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Shanks's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Shanks practices Optometrist in Abilene, TX.
Where does Dr. Michael Shanks practice?
Dr. Michael Shanks practices at 3225 S 27Th St, Abilene, TX 79605. Office phone: 3256910101.
What is Dr. Michael Shanks's NPI?
Dr. Michael Shanks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568576767, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Shanks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Shanks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Shanks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.