CAROL L SHIELDS MD NPI 1578652988

NPI Details

Carol L Shields, MD is an ophthalmology in Philadelphia, PA with 47 years of experience. 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. Carol L Shields, MD NPI is 1578652988. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a female.

Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1979

The provider's business location address is:

840 WALNUT STREET
SUITE 1440
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19107
Phone: (215) 928-3105
Fax: (215) 928-1140

The NPI 1578652988 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

• Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
• Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
• 1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures (HCPCS:76510)
• Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
• New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
• Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS:92285)
• Imaging of front third of eye (HCPCS:92132)
• Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method (HCPCS:76513)
• Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
• Repair of eyelid lining with graft from external eye (HCPCS:68320)
• Repair of lacerated cornea and/or sclera using tissue glue (HCPCS:65286)
• Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (HCPCS:92201)
• Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye (HCPCS:92242)
• Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (HCPCS:67875)
• Destruction of growth of retina by implantation of radiation source (HCPCS:67218)
• Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (HCPCS:92020)
• Fine needle aspiration of orbital contents (HCPCS:67415)
• Destruction of growth of retina using a laser (HCPCS:67210)
• Extensive removal of growth of face or scalp, less than 2.0 cm (HCPCS:21015)
• Destruction of growth of cornea (HCPCS:65450)
• Removal of growth of sclera (HCPCS:66130)
• Removal of growth of cornea (HCPCS:65400)
• Release of extensive scar tissue of eye (HCPCS:67343)
• Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 5-10 minutes (HCPCS:99421)
• Exploration of cavity behind eye (HCPCS:67400)
• Realignment of vertical eye muscle (HCPCS:67314)
• Melanoma (skin cancer) excision (HCPCS:NAN03)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 10/12/2006 and was last updated on 2/15/2022.

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