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DR. WILLIAM K SHIELDS M.D. NPI 1851461404


NPI Information

NPI: 1851461404
Provider Name: DR. WILLIAM K SHIELDS, M.D.
Classification: Ophthalmology - 207W00000X
Entity Type: Individual
Address:
2914 S ALDER ST
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98409
Phone: (253) 272-9245
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DR. William K Shields, M.D. is an ophthalmology in Tacoma, WA. The provider is 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. DR. William K Shields, M.D. NPI is 1851461404. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

2914 S ALDER ST
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98409-819
Phone: (253) 272-9245
Fax: (253) 272-9413

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 11/9/2006 and was last updated on 11/29/2007.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207W00000XOphthalmologyMD00025898WASHINGTONYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1157762OTHERWASHINGTONLABOR & INDUSTRIES
2GAB27026MEDICARE PINWASHINGTON
31160159MEDICAIDWASHINGTON
41254972OTHERWASHINGTONCOVENRTY HEALTH CARE
5AMIWAS326BOTHERWASHINGTONMOLINA
6GAB27027MEDICARE PINWASHINGTON
73403351OTHERWASHINGTONCIGNA
84078693OTHERWASHINGTONAETNA
91254972OTHERWASHINGTONFIRST HEALTH
10E72496MEDICARE UPINWASHINGTON

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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