Individual provider

Sharon Sabapathypillai, MD

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Medicare enrolled

Sharon Sabapathypillai, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Saint Louis, MO, registered under NPI 1164090494.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 4901 FOREST PARK AVE DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, 6TH FL, Saint Louis, MO 63108. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
2025010754 MO Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology)… primary

This provider holds licence 2025010754 issued in MO. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Ophthalmology
PAC ID
3779986179

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Ophthalmology. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Glaucoma Specialist covers

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207WX0009X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Ophthalmology Glaucoma Specialist

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1164090494 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJun 14, 2021
Last updatedSep 17, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 4901 FOREST PARK AVE
DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, 6TH FL
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 362-3937
Fax (866) 505-8818
Mailing address PO BOX 7412011
Chicago, IL 60674
This record was updated on Sep 17, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1164090494 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 4 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 1 6 4 0 9 0 4 9
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 1 3 4 0 9 0 4 9

Sum = 56 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1164090494?
NPI 1164090494 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Sharon Sabapathypillai, MD in Saint Louis, MO. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Glaucoma Specialist cover?
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.
How do I contact Sharon Sabapathypillai, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (314) 362-3937, last updated Sep 17, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Sharon Sabapathypillai, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1164090494 a valid number?
Yes. 1164090494 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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