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- 1905 Towne Centre Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401
About Dr. Shields
George B. Shields, O.D. is an optometrist based in Annapolis, MD. George is a 2001 graduate of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows George provided 113 services to 105 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more and new patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407952179.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (410) 268-8200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1905 TOWNE CENTRE BLVD
Annapolis, MD 21401
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
113 services · 105 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
92 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
21 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Annapolis 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is George B. Shields's specialty?
George B. Shields is an optometrist in Annapolis, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
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Where can I find George B. Shields?
George B. Shields is listed at 1905 Towne Centre Blvd, Annapolis, MD 21401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact George B. Shields?
The number on file is (410) 268-8200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for George B. Shields?
George B. Shields's National Provider Identifier is 1407952179. 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
What is George B. Shields's education?
George B. Shields attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does George B. Shields have?
George B. Shields has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is George B. Shields known for?
According to Medicare billing data, George B. Shields the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is George B. Shields's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by George B. Shields. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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