Steven Shields, MD
NPI 1427062900 · Ophthalmology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Shields, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1427062900).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427062900
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 104588 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
700 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 200 | $26 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 154 | $49 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 122 | $21 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 47 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 38 | $65 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 32 | $20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 158 | 50 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 81 | 33 |
| Timolol Maleate | 73 | 28 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 58 | 16 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 46 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 44 | 20 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 41 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$45 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-28
- Last updated
- 2020-11-05
- Certified
- 2020-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Shields's NPI number?
- Steven Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427062900, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Shields's specialty?
- Steven Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Shields located?
- Steven Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104-1016.
- What is Steven Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Shields is (314) 977-5200.
- Does Steven Shields accept Medicare?
- Steven Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Shields's NPI (1427062900) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.