Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SHIELDS
Gordon Albert Shields, M.D. practises otolaryngology in Tuscaloosa, AL. Gordon is a 2000 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. Gordon is also listed as specialising in otolaryngology (ent).
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shields?
Dr. Shields is an otolaryngology in Tuscaloosa, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shields's address?
Dr. Shields is listed at 302 MERCHANTS WALK STE 100, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. 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 (205) 523-9300. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shields?
Dr. Shields's National Provider Identifier is 1922059997. 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 Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shields have?
Dr. Shields has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, 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 removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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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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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 523-9300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
302 MERCHANTS WALK STE 100
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
896 services · 698 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
54 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
50 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
45 |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
14 |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
14 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
13 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
36 |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
50 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
39 |
| Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day | Treatment | 95992 |
29 |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Tuscaloosa 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.