Dr Molly Courtwright Shields, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Santa Cruz, CA

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Dr Molly Courtwright Shields, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Santa Cruz, California. She went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.c. and her current practice location is 1661 Soquel Dr Ste E, Santa Cruz, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (831) 476-2444.

Dr Molly Courtwright Shields is licensed to practice in California (license number A64145) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1952302556.

Contact Information

Dr Molly Courtwright Shields, MD
1661 Soquel Dr Ste E,
Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1709
(831) 476-2444
(831) 476-0705

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Molly Courtwright Shields
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience28 Years
Location1661 Soquel Dr Ste E, Santa Cruz, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Molly Courtwright Shields attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952302556
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597651158
  • Enrollment ID: I20040723000724

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Molly Courtwright Shields such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952302556NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology A64145 (California)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Molly Courtwright Shields allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameForefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356535009
PECOS PAC ID: 8325946015
Enrollment ID: O20031219000212
Entity NameDermatology Surgical & Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962509109
PECOS PAC ID: 6800782459
Enrollment ID: O20040223000489

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Molly Courtwright Shields is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Molly Courtwright Shields, MD
801 York St,
Manitowoc, WI 54220-4630

Ph: (920) 663-9008		Dr Molly Courtwright Shields, MD
1661 Soquel Dr Ste E,
Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1709

Ph: (831) 476-2444

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