Thomas W Shields, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Martinsville, VA

Thomas W Shields, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Martinsville, Virginia. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Sierra Estrellas Emergency Physicians Llc and his current practice location is 320 Hospital Dr, Emergency Dept., Martinsville, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (276) 666-7200.

Thomas W Shields is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101221408) 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 1760400873.

Contact Information

Thomas W Shields, MD
320 Hospital Dr, Emergency Dept.,
Martinsville, VA 24112-1900
(276) 666-7200
(276) 666-7600

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas W Shields
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience28 Years
Location320 Hospital Dr, Martinsville, Virginia
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:
  • Thomas W Shields graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760400873
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/14/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880739143
  • Enrollment ID: I20171214002390

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas W Shields such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760400873NPI-NPPES
790593QMedicaidNC
005827621MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 0101221408 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Yuma Regional Medical CenterYuma, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sierra Estrellas Emergency Physicians Llc519300295434

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. Thomas W Shields allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSierra Estrellas Emergency Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578001319
PECOS PAC ID: 5193002954
Enrollment ID: O20170503001852

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. Thomas W 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
Thomas W Shields, MD
Po Box 2080,
Kilmarnock, VA 22482-2080

Ph: (804) 435-3508
Thomas W Shields, MD
320 Hospital Dr, Emergency Dept.,
Martinsville, VA 24112-1900

Ph: (276) 666-7200

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Martinsville, VA

Mark B Stowe, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 320 Hospital Dr, Emergency Dept., Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: 276-666-7200    Fax: 276-666-7600
Edna E Ekuban-gordon, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 320 Hospital Dr, Emergency Dept., Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: 276-666-7237    Fax: 276-666-7600
Jeffrey W Horton, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 320 Hospital Dr, Emergency Dept, Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: 276-666-7237    Fax: 276-666-7852
Peter J Mannen, PA-C
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 320 Hospital Dr, Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: 276-666-7200    
Jon T Peterson, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2871 Greensboro Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: 276-638-2273    
Richard S Perren, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 320 Hospital Dr, Emergency Dept, Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: 276-666-7237    
Barton G Siebring, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Dr Jon's Urgent Care Center, 2871 Greensboro Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: 276-638-2273    Fax: 276-638-2223

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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