Laurence Shields, MD
NPI 1295741668 · Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician · Santa Maria, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurence Shields, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Maria, CA (NPI 1295741668).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295741668
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Maternal & Fetal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A49287 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
4 documented practice locations
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 2901 N Ventura Rd Ste 110Oxnard, CA 93036-9705Phone: (805) 981-6163Fax: (805) 981-6189
- 1941 Johnson Ave Ste 105bSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4140Phone: (805) 786-6170Fax: (805) 786-6171
- 220 S Palisade Dr Ste 203Santa Maria, CA 93454-8903Phone: (805) 354-7101Fax: (805) 354-7102
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2023-11-03
- Certified
- 2023-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurence Shields's NPI number?
- Laurence Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295741668, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurence Shields's specialty?
- Laurence Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laurence Shields located?
- Laurence Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 116 S Palisade Dr Ste 103, Santa Maria, CA 93454-8904.
- What is Laurence Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurence Shields is (805) 739-3280.
- Does Laurence Shields accept Medicare?
- Laurence Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurence Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurence Shields's NPI (1295741668) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.