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Based in Saint Louis, MO, Steven R Shields, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Steven graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1984. According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 599 Medicare patients across 700 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (314) 977-5200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1225 S GRAND BLVD
Saint Louis, MO 63104
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
700 services · 599 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
22 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
20 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
200 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
154 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
122 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
47 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
32 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
19 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
16 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
38 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 2
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 ophthalmology specialists in Saint Louis 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 7
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Shields specialize in?
Dr. Shields is an ophthalmology in Saint Louis, MO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Shields located?
Dr. Shields is listed at 1225 S GRAND BLVD, Saint Louis, MO 63104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shields's phone number?
The number on file is (314) 977-5200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Shields's NPI number?
Dr. Shields's National Provider Identifier is 1427062900. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Shields attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shields been practicing?
Dr. Shields has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Shields do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shields performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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