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William Shields, M.D.
NPI 1851461404 · Ophthalmology Physician · Tacoma, WA
William Shields, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1851461404).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851461404
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD00025898 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
Detailed profile(90/100 index)
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
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
2914 S Alder St
Tacoma, WA 98409-4819
Phone: (253) 272-9245
Fax: (253) 272-9413
Street-level locationGet directions
Mailing address
2914 S Alder St
Tacoma, WA 98409-4819
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-09
- Last updated
- 2007-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Shields's NPI number?
- William Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851461404, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Shields's specialty?
- William Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Shields located?
- William Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 2914 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409-4819.
- What is William Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Shields is (253) 272-9245.
- Is William Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — William Shields's NPI (1851461404) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.