DR. GEORGE B. SHIELDS O.D.
NPI 1407952179
Optometrist in Annapolis, MD
About Dr. George B. Shields O.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. GEORGE B. SHIELDS O.D. (NPI 1407952179) is an individual optometrist in Annapolis, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (TA1738) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine (2001).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Other Identifiers 4
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. George B. Shields O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21401 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is George Shields's NPI number?
The NPI number for George Shields is 1407952179. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2006.
Where is George Shields located?
George Shields practices at 1905 Towne Centre Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401. The listed phone number is (410) 268-8200.
What is George Shields's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is George Shields enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. George Shields is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does George Shields accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list George Shields as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for George Shields was last updated on October 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
