Dr William Samuel Shields, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Simi Valley, CA

Dr William Samuel Shields, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Simi Valley, California. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 2812 Cochran St, Simi Valley, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 527-6164.

Dr William Samuel Shields is licensed to practice in California (license number MS0803836) 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 1538165303.

Contact Information

Dr William Samuel Shields, OD
2812 Cochran St,
Simi Valley, CA 93065-2780
(805) 527-6164
(805) 527-4391

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr William Samuel Shields
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location2812 Cochran St, Simi Valley, California
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:
  • Dr William Samuel Shields attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538165303
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/24/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527254895
  • Enrollment ID: I20101129000578

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Samuel Shields such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538165303NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist MS0803836 (California)Primary

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 William Samuel 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 William Samuel Shields, OD
2812 Cochran St,
Simi Valley, CA 93065-2780

Ph: (805) 527-6164
Dr William Samuel Shields, OD
2812 Cochran St,
Simi Valley, CA 93065-2780

Ph: (805) 527-6164

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