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Active NPI 1851461404 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William K Shields , MD

Ophthalmology • Tacoma, WA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Shields, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Tacoma, WA. Practice services are available at 2914 S ALDER ST under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2914 S Alder St

Tacoma, WA 984094819

Telephone 2532729245
Fax 2532729413
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Tacoma, WA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 24.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (552 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WA MD00025898

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
1160159 (WA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID First Health
1254972 (WA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Molina
AMIWAS326B (WA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna
4078693 (WA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Covenrty Health Care
1254972 (WA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna
3403351 (WA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Labor & Industries
157762 (WA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1417911363

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1841360302

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 29, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 29, 2007

Registered at 2914 S ALDER ST, TACOMA, WA 984094819 (Tel: 2532729245)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 29, 2007

Registered at 2914 S ALDER ST, TACOMA, WA 984094819 (Tel: 2532729245)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 29, 2007

Recorded as WILLIAM SHIELDS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 29, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #MD00025898 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851461404
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 09, 2006
Last Update: November 29, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2914 S Alder St

Tacoma, WA 984094819

Phone: 2532729245

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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