Dr. Tara Suzanne Shields , OD
Optometrist • Lancaster, CA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Tara Shields, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Lancaster, CA. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2007, Dr. Shields delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 43927 15TH ST W.
Dr. Shields is affiliated with Antelope Valley Optometric Center, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
43927 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 935344758
Medicare Profile & Education
Southern California College Of Optometry
2007
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Lancaster, CA
Practicing in Lancaster, CA (8588 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
19 | 19 | $74.00 | $73.08 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Antelope Valley Optometric Center, Inc.
1745 W Ave K A, Lancaster, CA 935346502
Phone: 6619428437
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 43927 15TH ST W, LANCASTER, CA 935344758 (Tel: 6619486310)
Registered at 43927 15TH ST W, LANCASTER, CA 935344758 (Tel: 6619486310)
Recorded as TARA SHIELDS, O.D.
Optometrist (License #13444 in CA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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43927 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 935344758
Phone: 6619486310
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