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DR. WILLIAM K SHIELDS M.D.
NPI 1851461404
Ophthalmology in Tacoma, WA

Active since November 09, 2006
2914 S ALDER ST, TACOMA, WA 98409(253) 272-9245(253) 272-9413 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. William K Shields M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM K SHIELDS M.D. (NPI 1851461404) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00025898) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851461404
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM K SHIELDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address2914 S ALDER STTacoma, WA 98409-4819
Mailing Address2914 S Alder StTacoma, WA 98409-4819 · (253) 272-9245 · Fax (253) 272-9413
Phone(253) 272-9245
Fax(253) 272-9413
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2007
✔ NPI 1851461404 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00025898
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
2914 S ALDER ST, Tacoma, WA 98409
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Other Identifiers 10

Other157762WA · Labor & Industries
Medicare PINGAB27026WA
Medicaid1160159WA
Other1254972WA · Covenrty Health Care
OtherAMIWAS326BWA · Molina
Medicare PINGAB27027WA
Other3403351WA · Cigna
Other4078693WA · Aetna
Other1254972WA · First Health
Medicare UPINE72496WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

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.

RETINA AND MACULA SPECIALISTS PS
Ophthalmology
2914 S ALDER ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 272-9245
DR. JUDITH EUNJUNG OH OD
Optometrist
2914 S ALDER ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 272-9245
DR. JAY M HAYNIE O.D.
Optometrist
2914 S ALDER ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
Pierce County (253) 272-9245

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 William Shields's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Shields is 1851461404. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2006.

Where is William Shields located?

William Shields practices at 2914 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409. The listed phone number is (253) 272-9245.

What is William Shields's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

What insurance does William Shields accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list William 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 William Shields was last updated on November 29, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.