Michael Shields, D.O.
NPI 1609875848 · Optometrist · Owensboro, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Shields, D.O. is a Optometrist provider in Owensboro, KY (NPI 1609875848).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609875848
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0871DT (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-19
- Last updated
- 2007-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Shields's NPI number?
- Michael Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609875848, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Shields's specialty?
- Michael Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Michael Shields located?
- Michael Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 221 Allen St, Owensboro, KY 42303-4139.
- What is Michael Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Shields is (270) 685-4966.
- Does Michael Shields accept Medicare?
- Michael Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Shields's NPI (1609875848) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.