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Dr. Tara Suzanne Shields, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1609056852

Dr. Tara Suzanne Shields, OD is an Optometry in Lancaster, California. Graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 2007, 19 years ago. Practices with Antelope Valley Optometric Center, Inc, a 3-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
19
Trained at
Southern California College of Optometry
Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2007
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

43927 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534-4758
Phone: (661) 948-6310
Fax: (611) 948-6880
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 13444 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1609056852
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedNovember 5, 2007
Last updated in NPPESNovember 5, 2007
Mailing address43927 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534-4758

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2007 (19 years in practice)
Group practice Antelope Valley Optometric Center, Inc. — 3 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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