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- 1225 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104
About Dr. Shields
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. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1427062900 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (314) 977-5200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1225 S GRAND BLVD
Saint Louis, MO 63104
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
700 services · 599 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
200 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
154 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
122 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
38 | Less often 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 at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 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 eye doctor in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed 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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
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.
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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