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DR. DOUGLAS LEE SHAMES O.D.
NPI 1659557163
Optometrist in Virginia Beach, VA

Active since January 15, 2008PECOS Enrolled
1255 FORDHAM DR STE 114, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464(757) 523-0161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Douglas Lee Shames O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DOUGLAS LEE SHAMES O.D. (NPI 1659557163) is an individual optometrist in Virginia Beach, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0618001247) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659557163
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DOUGLAS LEE SHAMESCredential: O.D.
Location Address1255 FORDHAM DR STE 114Virginia Beach, VA 23464-5347
Mailing Address8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9Vienna, VA 22182-2442 · (703) 847-8899
Phone(757) 523-0161
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 15, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 27, 2024
✔ NPI 1659557163 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0618001247
Definition
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.
1255 FORDHAM DR STE 114, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Douglas Lee Shames O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23464 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. BRIAN CHRISTOPHER ADLER O.D.
Optometrist
1255 FORDHAM DR STE 114
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464
Virginia Beach City (757) 523-0161
ATHAMANDIA PERRY
Optometrist
1255 FORDHAM DR STE 114
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464
Virginia Beach City (757) 523-0161
ADRIANA SHADE OD
Optometrist
1255 FORDHAM DR STE 114
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23464
Virginia Beach City (757) 523-0161

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 Douglas Shames's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Shames is 1659557163. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 15, 2008.

Where is Douglas Shames located?

Douglas Shames practices at 1255 Fordham Dr Ste 114, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. The listed phone number is (757) 523-0161.

What is Douglas Shames's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Douglas Shames enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas Shames is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Shames was last updated on February 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.