Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz, MD

  • Northridge, CA
  • Ophthalmologist
NPI1427153022PAC ID5193756005
Medicare services, 2024
4,123
Medicare patients, 2024
1,083
Part D claims, 2024
4,383
Publications
4
Clinical trials
4
Practice address
18350 W Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325
Practice phone
Call (818) 993-9824
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Northridge, California

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Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz is an ophthalmologist in Northridge, California

Dr. Shultz practices at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Northridge, California.

Dr. Shultz's NPI, 1427153022, was assigned on September 14, 2006. Dr. Shultz graduated from New York Medical College in 1992. Dr. Shultz holds California license G079168.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
5193756005
NPI enumeration date
September 14, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(818) 993-9824
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
60
Medical school graduation
1992

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz practices at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Northridge, California

Dr. Shultz's primary practice is Northridge Hospital Medical Center, at 18350 W Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325 in Los Angeles County. The practice phone is (818) 993-9824.

  • Northridge Hospital Medical Center
    18350 W Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325 · Los Angeles CountyPhone(818) 993-9824

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz is affiliated with 1 site of care

Dr. Shultz's primary practice is Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Northridge, California.

Northridge Hospital Medical CenterNorthridge, CaliforniaPrimary

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Northridge Hospital Medical CenterAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz is one of 2,621 ophthalmologists in California

Ophthalmology is Dr. Shultz's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207W00000X. Dr. Shultz is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dmand AI has Dr. Shultz's licenses on file in 2 states: California and Florida.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Ophthalmology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense G079168 · 1994 to 2026 · taxonomy 207W00000X
  • Florida license1996 to 2000

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists age-related macular degeneration, cataract, cataract surgery with lens implant, cold sores or genital herpes, conjunctivitis, dry eye, eye infection or inflammation and eyelid inflammation among the conditions Dr. Shultz treats.

Ophthalmologists near Dr. Shultz

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Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz billed Medicare for 4,123 services in 2024

CMS data shows 4,123 Medicare services from Dr. Shultz across 22 procedure codes in 2024, for 1,083 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $500,603 for them.

Medicare services, 20244,123
Medicare patients1,083
Paid by Medicare$500,603
Procedure codes22

Dr. Shultz's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Tests and treatments
2023: 1,8972024: 2,24418%
Office and hospital visits
2023: 8002024: 1,05732%
Surgery
2023: 6892024: 76211%
Lab and pathology
2023: 612024: 602%
Drugs given in the office
2023: 2002024: 0100%

Where Dr. Shultz's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office3,61088%
  • In a facility51312%

Dr. Shultz compared with the California median for ophthalmologists, 2024

  • Dr. Shultz
  • California median
Medicare services
4,123vs 1,0793.8 times
Medicare patients
1,083vs 4212.6 times
Part D claims
4,240vs 6186.9 times

Medians across 2,568 ophthalmologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Shultz's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz treated 1,083 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 75

CMS counts 1,083 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Shultz in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 468 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 60% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.41, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Shultz's median patient age at 74, with 59% women.

Medicare patients, 20241,083
Average age75
Average risk score1.41
Also on Medicaid60%

Dr. Shultz's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Shultz's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women66561%
  • Men41839%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Shultz's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Arthritis69%
  4. Diabetes51%
  5. Ischemic heart disease50%
  6. Mood disorders36%
  7. Depression33%
  8. Anxiety31%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Shultz's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 74

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women59%
  • Men40%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz wrote 4,383 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Shultz wrote 4,383 Medicare Part D claims for 858 patients. 37% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 4,240 of them, across 35 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $1,203,370 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 4,391 claims across 40 drugs.

Part D claims, 20244,383
Drugs named by CMS35
Total drug cost$1.2M
Part D patients858

Dr. Shultz's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic1,611 claims37%
  • Brand-name2,772 claims63%

Dr. Shultz's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Shultz's Part D claims, 2024

  • Antibiotics1%30 of 4,383 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 4,3912024: 4,2403%

Drugs named by CMS: 35 in 2024, 40 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz scored 65 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 65 out of 100 for Dr. Shultz for performance year 2024, reported individually. CMS counts 854 procedures of cataract surgery by Dr. Shultz, more than 98% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.

Dr. Shultz's MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 65of 100Final score
  • 36of 100Quality
  • 78of 100Promoting Interoperability
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Where Dr. Shultz ranks in Medicare procedure volume

Cataract surgery
98th percentile854 procedures

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Sources: Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)

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Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz has 4 publications on record

Dmand AI links 4 papers to Dr. Shultz, published from 2023 to 2024. The most frequent topics are Eye, Hyaluronic Acid and Phacoemulsification. Dr. Shultz has published most often in J Cataract Refract Surg. Dr. Shultz's most frequent co-authors are James C. Loden, MD, Mark Packer, MD and Thomas W. Samuelson, MD.

Papers4
Years published2023 to 2024

Topics Dr. Shultz writes about most

  • Eye
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Phacoemulsification

Dr. Shultz's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Shultz

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz has worked on 4 clinical trials

Dmand AI links Dr. Shultz to 4 clinical trials. 1 is still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Cataract, Glaucoma, Open-Angle and Glaucoma. Bausch & Lomb Incorporated sponsors the most, 2. Open Payments lists research payments to Dr. Shultz that name 4 trials.

Conditions in Dr. Shultz's trials

  • Cataract
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle
  • Glaucoma
  • Lens Diseases

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Shultz

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Shultz

Sources: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026; Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz received $696,738 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 1,211 general payments to Dr. Shultz from 41 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 55% of the total. Bausch Health Americas, Inc. paid the most, $197,920. It also lists 71 research payments totaling $218,254 from 2016 to 2025, naming 4 clinical trials.

General payments to Dr. Shultz by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Shultz by kind, 2016 to 2025

$696.7Kin total
  • Consulting fees$369,82955%
  • Education speaker fees$78,45012%
  • Speaker and faculty fees$61,0009%
  • Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program$58,2759%
  • Other$103,41615%

Companies that paid Dr. Shultz the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz has 1 award and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Shultz.

Awards and honors for Dr. Shultz

  1. Undated
    • AAO Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz graduated from New York Medical College

Dr. Shultz graduated from New York Medical College in 1992. Dr. Shultz is a member of AAO.

  1. Medical schoolNew York Medical College
  2. Board certified in ophthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz accepts plans from 15 insurance carriers

Dr. Shultz is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Elevance
  • HCSC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Regence Health Plans
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • +7 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Shultz accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO9
  2. HMO7
  3. Medicare7
  4. EPO4
  5. POS3

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesClinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz's NPI number?

Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz's NPI number is 1427153022. It was assigned on September 14, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz?

Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz is an ophthalmologist in Northridge, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Ophthalmology Physician (taxonomy code 207W00000X).

Where does Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz practice?

Dr. Shultz practices at 18350 W Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325. Dr. Shultz's primary practice is Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Northridge, California.

What is Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Shultz is (818) 993-9824.

What is Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz's medical license number?

Dr. Shultz holds California license G079168, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.

Which states has Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Shultz in California (1994 to 2026) and Florida (1996 to 2000).

Does Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Shultz billed Medicare for 4,123 services in 2024.

What is Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz's MIPS score?

Dr. Shultz's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 65 out of 100, reported individually.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz see?

CMS counts 1,083 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Shultz in 2024, with an average age of 75.

Is Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz board certified?

Yes. Dr. Shultz is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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What services does Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Shultz's most billed Medicare services were eye exam or test (92014), office visit, established patient (99214) and eye exam or test (92134).

Where did Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz go to medical school?

Dr. Shultz graduated from New York Medical College in 1992.

What drugs does Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shultz's most prescribed drugs by claims were Prednisolone Acetate, Besivance and Lotemax Sm.

Has Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $696,738 in general payments to Dr. Shultz from 41 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Bausch Health Americas, Inc.

How long has Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz been practicing?

Dr. Shultz graduated from medical school in 1992, 34 years ago.

Does Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz do research?

Dmand AI links 4 publications to Dr. Shultz, published from 2023 to 2024. Dr. Shultz has worked on 4 clinical trials.

Who does Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz publish with?

Dr. Shultz's most frequent co-authors are James C. Loden, MD (2 shared papers), Mark Packer, MD (2 shared papers) and Thomas W. Samuelson, MD (1 shared paper).

What insurance does Dr. Mitchell C. Shultz accept?

Dr. Shultz is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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