John Garold Shields, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in West Point, MS

John Garold Shields, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in West Point, Mississippi. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice North Mississippi Medical Clinics Inc and his current practice location is 747 Medical Center Dr, West Point, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 494-9466.

John Garold Shields is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 08804) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1023074101.

Contact Information

John Garold Shields, MD
747 Medical Center Dr,
West Point, MS 39773-9342
(662) 494-9466
(662) 494-9900

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn Garold Shields
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience45 Years
Location747 Medical Center Dr, West Point, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • John Garold Shields graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023074101
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/26/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597894113
  • Enrollment ID: I20100520000119

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John Garold Shields such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023074101NPI-NPPES
00118146MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 08804 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Clay County Medical CorporationWest point, MSHospital
North Mississippi Medical CenterTupelo, MSHospital
Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle IncColumbus, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Mississippi Medical Clinics Inc6103736665114

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. John Garold Shields allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Mississippi Medical Clinics Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053469486
PECOS PAC ID: 6103736665
Enrollment ID: O20040127000582

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. John Garold 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
John Garold Shields, MD
747 Medical Center Dr,
West Point, MS 39773-9342

Ph: (662) 494-9466
John Garold Shields, MD
747 Medical Center Dr,
West Point, MS 39773-9342

Ph: (662) 494-9466

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in West Point, MS

Cherita Brown,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 373 Medical Center Cir, West Point, MS 39773
Phone: 662-494-9466    Fax: 662-494-9900
Timothy Whittle, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 747 Medical Center Dr, West Point, MS 39773
Phone: 662-494-9466    Fax: 662-494-9900
Dr. Dian J Kinch, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Women's Healthcare Associates, Pllc, 810 Medical Center Drive, West Point, MS 39773
Phone: 662-492-0103    Fax: 662-492-8777
Charlotte Magnussen, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 747 Medical Center Dr, West Point, MS 39773
Phone: 662-494-9466    Fax: 662-494-9900
Dr. Barbrette A. Clayborn, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 373 Medical Center Cir, West Point, MS 39773
Phone: 662-494-9466    Fax: 662-494-9900

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