Douglas Shames, O.D.
NPI 1659557163 · Optometrist · Virginia Beach, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Shames, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Virginia Beach, VA (NPI 1659557163).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659557163
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0618001247 (VA)
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
18 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
- 2008-01-15
- Last updated
- 2024-02-27
- Certified
- 2024-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Shames's NPI number?
- Douglas Shames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659557163, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Shames's specialty?
- Douglas Shames is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Douglas Shames located?
- Douglas Shames's practice location on file with NPPES is 1255 Fordham Dr Ste 114, Virginia Beach, VA 23464-5347.
- What is Douglas Shames's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Shames is (757) 523-0161.
- Does Douglas Shames accept Medicare?
- Douglas Shames is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Shames's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Shames's NPI (1659557163) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.