JERRY R. SHIELDS MD – NPI #1720090699
Ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
JERRY SHIELDS is an ophthalmologist located in PUYALLUP, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720090699 to JERRY SHIELDS on August 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Jan 20, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JERRY SHIELDS below.
NPI Profile for
JERRY R. SHIELDS
(about 20 years ago)
SUITE 101
PUYALLUP, WA 98371 Phone: (253) 848-3000 Fax: (253) 840-6514
Identifiers for JERRY SHIELDS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | WA | 8280638 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
WA | MD00039681 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JERRY SHIELDS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER747 BROADWAY
SEATTLE, WA 98122
- SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER747 BROADWAY
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