SHIELDS EYE ASSOCIATES, LLC
NPI 1972863975
Optometrist in Bowie, MD

Q: What is Shields Eye Associates, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shields Eye Associates, LLC is 1972863975. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2012. The provider is doing business as Impressions Eyecare.

Q: What is Shields Eye Associates, LLC's specialty?

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

Active since May 23, 2012

15480 ANNAPOLIS RD STE 230, BOWIE, MD 20715(240) 929-4255(240) 929-4316 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 27, 2025, Aug 18, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Shields Eye Associates, Llc NPPES

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

SHIELDS EYE ASSOCIATES, LLC (NPI 1972863975), doing business as Impressions Eyecare, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Bowie, Maryland and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. The organization lists Sharika Shields-davis, Optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972863975

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameSHIELDS EYE ASSOCIATES, LLC

Location Address15480 ANNAPOLIS RD STE 230Bowie, MD 20715-1801

Mailing Address15480 Annapolis Rd Ste 230Bowie, MD 20715-1801 · (240) 929-4255

Phone(240) 929-4255

Fax(240) 929-4316

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialSharika Shields-davisOptometrist · (215) 964-8701

Enumeration DateMay 23, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 27, 2025

✔ NPI 1972863975 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

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.

15480 ANNAPOLIS RD STE 230, Bowie, MD 20715

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsImpressions Eyecare

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Shields Eye Associates, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Shields Eye Associates, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Sharika Shields, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1922129444

15480 ANNAPOLIS RD STE 230
Bowie, MD 20715

(240) 929-4255

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Shields Eye Associates, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shields Eye Associates, LLC is 1972863975. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2012. The provider is doing business as Impressions Eyecare.

Where is Shields Eye Associates, LLC located?

Shields Eye Associates, LLC is located at 15480 Annapolis Rd Ste 230, Bowie, MD 20715. The listed phone number is (240) 929-4255.

What is Shields Eye Associates, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Shields Eye Associates, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shields Eye Associates, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Shields Eye Associates, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Shields Eye Associates, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Shields Eye Associates, LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Shields Eye Associates, LLC 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 Shields Eye Associates, LLC was last updated on June 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.