Physician Profile
Carol L. Shields, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shields
Carol L. Shields, MD is a healthcare provider in Philadelphia, PA specializing in ophthalmology. Carol trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. Carol is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist and ophthalmology — pediatric. According to Medicare claims data, Carol cared for 6,727 Medicare patients across 8,117 services. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (215) 928-3105
- Email not available
Practice Locations
840 WALNUT STREET SUITE 1440
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,117 services · 6,727 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of eyelid lining with graft from external eye | Procedure | 68320 |
57 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
56 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of lacerated cornea and/or sclera using tissue glue | Procedure | 65286 |
56 | |
| Temporary closure of eyelids by suture | Procedure | 67875 |
42 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exploration of cavity behind eye | Procedure | 67400 |
37 | |
| Destruction of growth of retina by implantation of radiation source | Procedure | 67218 |
36 | |
| Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball | Procedure | 67515 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of tear drainage tract to nasal cavity with insertion of tube or stent | Procedure | 68750 |
21 | |
| Extensive removal of growth of face or scalp, less than 2.0 cm | Procedure | 21015 |
19 | |
| Destruction of growth of cornea | Procedure | 65450 |
18 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Philadelphia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of eyelid lining with graft from external eye 6
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shields?
Dr. Shields is an eye doctor in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shields's address?
Dr. Shields is listed at 840 Walnut Street Suite 1440, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shields?
The number on file is (215) 928-3105. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shields's NPI number?
Dr. Shields's National Provider Identifier is 1578652988. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Shields train?
Dr. Shields attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shields been practicing?
Dr. Shields has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Shields perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shields performs procedures including repair of eyelid lining with graft from external eye, destruction of growth of retina using a laser and repair of lacerated cornea and/or sclera using tissue glue; reads or performs imaging such as 1d and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and ultrasound scan of eye for foreign body localization; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shields confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shields. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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