Physician Profile
Rebecca A. Shields, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shields
Rebecca A. Shields, M.D. practices ophthalmology in New York, NY. Rebecca is a 2011 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Rebecca is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Rebecca provided 4,211 services to 2,948 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of optic nerve.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (914) 261-7128
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1497 3RD AVE APT 3C
New York, NY 10028
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
4,211 services · 2,948 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
143 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session | Procedure | 66761 |
52 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
42 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
41 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
35 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
22 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
127 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
698 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 in New York 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Rebecca A. Shields?
Rebecca A. Shields is an eye doctor in New York, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Rebecca A. Shields's address?
Rebecca A. Shields is listed at 1497 3Rd Ave Apt 3C, New York, NY 10028. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Rebecca A. Shields?
The number on file is (914) 261-7128. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Rebecca A. Shields?
Rebecca A. Shields's National Provider Identifier is 1811267255. 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 Rebecca A. Shields train?
Rebecca A. Shields attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Rebecca A. Shields have?
Rebecca A. Shields has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Rebecca A. Shields perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Rebecca A. Shields performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Rebecca A. Shields's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rebecca A. Shields. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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