Active NPI 1548296452 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steven Miller Shields , MD

Ophthalmology • Chesterfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Shields, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chesterfield, MO. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1986, Dr. Shields delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 222 S WOODS MILL RD.

Dr. Shields maintains professional affiliations with West County Ophthalmology Inc, Comprehensive Eye Care Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

222 S Woods Mill Rd
Suite 660n

Chesterfield, MO 630173625

Telephone 3148789902

Fax 3148785112

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Cardiothoracic Surgery, Llc Facility NPI 1104895812

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chesterfield, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs +14.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.8 Yrs

State Avg: 30.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Chesterfield, MO (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

2.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shields (40 Years) 40 Yrs

Chesterfield Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	827	822	$128.02	$125.17
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	338	238	$91.32	$88.74
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	146	106	$50.55	$41.32
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	140	101	$546.80	$538.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	114	84	$93.65	$91.26
92134 Imaging of retina	101	89	$40.51	$39.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	101	97	$64.23	$62.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	98	98	$36.75	$36.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	78	78	$152.27	$148.49
92250 Photography of the retina	56	56	$39.83	$34.30
92025 Ct scan of cornea	54	52	$36.03	$36.17
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	47	43	$331.40	$331.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$127.89	$129.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	896	893	$126.48	$124.44
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	305	231	$89.72	$88.32
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	143	110	$49.70	$40.06
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	135	105	$540.02	$528.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	106	80	$90.62	$89.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	101	101	$36.75	$35.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	100	98	$63.13	$61.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	88	88	$151.34	$147.51
92250 Photography of the retina	82	80	$37.09	$34.34
92134 Imaging of retina	74	72	$41.60	$39.40
92025 Ct scan of cornea	57	56	$36.66	$35.76
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	52	46	$331.40	$327.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	28	$56.44	$55.80
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	13	$11.54	$10.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	962	959	$131.50	$126.51
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	273	220	$90.68	$88.78
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	195	148	$68.46	$42.65
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	187	142	$709.65	$534.05
92025 Ct scan of cornea	106	106	$38.27	$36.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	105	104	$45.79	$36.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	96	80	$58.05	$56.73
92134 Imaging of retina	81	76	$49.82	$40.12
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	73	72	$78.84	$62.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	57	$91.54	$90.71
92250 Photography of the retina	64	64	$48.48	$34.92
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	63	63	$160.13	$150.11
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	44	40	$380.24	$330.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,038	1,029	$153.00	$127.02
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	269	238	$91.67	$89.85
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	167	132	$170.00	$49.43
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	150	122	$1600.00	$543.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	126	112	$59.72	$55.90
92025 Ct scan of cornea	124	123	$50.00	$36.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	112	112	$100.00	$37.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	110	105	$122.00	$62.85
92250 Photography of the retina	90	89	$110.00	$36.65
92134 Imaging of retina	88	83	$100.00	$39.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	56	56	$207.00	$148.69
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	54	45	$600.00	$335.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	36	$85.00	$83.29
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	17	12	$1800.00	$745.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	961	957	$153.00	$126.55
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	225	190	$89.16	$88.22
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	140	108	$170.00	$54.18
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	132	101	$1600.00	$550.75
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	123	122	$100.00	$37.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	111	110	$122.00	$63.32
92025 Ct scan of cornea	95	93	$50.00	$36.67
92250 Photography of the retina	89	89	$110.00	$41.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	77	61	$58.00	$45.66
92134 Imaging of retina	73	69	$100.00	$40.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$207.00	$151.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	33	$80.00	$75.53
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	27	26	$600.00	$309.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,106	1,100	$153.00	$125.47
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	266	225	$80.00	$79.34
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	207	152	$170.00	$57.03
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	198	144	$1600.00	$638.65
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	144	144	$100.00	$36.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	141	135	$122.00	$63.11
92025 Ct scan of cornea	112	109	$50.00	$37.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	99	65	$58.00	$44.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	83	$80.00	$73.81
92134 Imaging of retina	64	56	$100.00	$40.22
92250 Photography of the retina	60	60	$110.00	$47.78
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	45	38	$600.00	$311.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$207.00	$147.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,141	1,133	$153.00	$123.81
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	269	225	$80.00	$78.19
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	206	154	$170.00	$63.37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	193	146	$1600.00	$628.92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	160	160	$100.00	$37.05
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	148	143	$122.00	$61.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	114	81	$58.00	$42.93
92025 Ct scan of cornea	110	109	$50.00	$37.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	100	$80.00	$71.66
92134 Imaging of retina	54	52	$100.00	$40.52
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	53	53	$207.00	$148.29
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	40	20	$41.00	$22.03
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	39	36	$600.00	$304.84
92250 Photography of the retina	36	36	$110.00	$52.84
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	14	11	$1800.00	$788.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,337	1,328	$125.75	$118.68
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	342	285	$85.47	$80.56
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	217	160	$170.00	$70.04
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	202	147	$1600.00	$623.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	170	169	$100.00	$36.59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	160	153	$91.01	$58.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	145	87	$47.51	$42.24
92025 Ct scan of cornea	89	87	$50.00	$36.67
92250 Photography of the retina	77	77	$87.92	$63.72
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	63	63	$160.86	$145.44
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	60	30	$32.93	$22.21
92134 Imaging of retina	54	51	$100.00	$39.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	47	$73.33	$69.35
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	47	42	$600.00	$301.19
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	16	15	$1800.00	$781.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MO R6N12

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

202948105 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

West County Ophthalmology Inc

5551 Winghabven Blvd, O Fallon, MO 633683618

Phone: 6366952550

Comprehensive Eye Care Ltd

901 E 3rd St, Washington, MO 630903010

Phone: 6363903999

West County Ophthalmology Inc

222 S Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO 630173649

Phone: 3148789902

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 08, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 08, 2017

Registered at 222 S WOODS MILL RD, SUITE 660N, CHESTERFIELD, MO 630173625 (Tel: 3148789902)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 08, 2017

Registered at 222 S WOODS MILL RD, SUITE 660N, CHESTERFIELD, MO 630173625 (Tel: 3148789902)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 08, 2017

Recorded as STEVEN SHIELDS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 08, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #R6N12 in MO)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 222 S WOODS MILL RD, SUITE 660N, CHESTERFIELD, MO 630173625 (Tel: 3148789902)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 222 S WOODS MILL RD, SUITE 660N, CHESTERFIELD, MO 630173625 (Tel: 3148789902)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as STEVEN SHIELDS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Specialist (License #R6N12 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548296452

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 23, 2006

Last Update: March 08, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

222 S Woods Mill Rd, Suite 660n

Chesterfield, MO 630173625

Phone: 3148789902

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