Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Carol L Shields, MD

Individual provider Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · NPI 1578652988

Carol L Shields, MD is an Ophthalmology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1979, 47 years ago. Practices with Shields and Shields PC, a 2-clinician group, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in Pennsylvania.

Years since qualifying
47
Trained at
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Licensed in
PA
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

840 Walnut St Ste 1440
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 928-3105
Fax: (215) 928-1140
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence MD031868E (PA)
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Taxonomy 207WX0107X · Licence MD031868E (PA)
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Taxonomy 207WX0110X · Licence MD031868E (PA)

Record details

NPI number1578652988
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 12, 2006
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 15, 2022
Certification dateFebruary 15, 2022

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1979 (47 years in practice)
Group practice Shields And Shields Pc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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