Catherine Sheils, MD
NPI 1932605649 · Ophthalmology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Sheils, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1932605649).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932605649
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A165389 (CA)
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
8 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
2,650 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 | 406 | $53 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 397 | $36 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 310 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 284 | $130 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 222 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 217 | $97 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 682 | 247 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 503 | 313 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 418 | 149 |
| Ofloxacin | 293 | 222 |
| Timolol Maleate | 257 | 118 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 189 | 128 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 188 | 77 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 88 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,047 across 70 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
- 2018-04-02
- Last updated
- 2023-07-14
- Certified
- 2023-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Sheils's NPI number?
- Catherine Sheils's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932605649, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine Sheils's specialty?
- Catherine Sheils is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Catherine Sheils located?
- Catherine Sheils's practice location on file with NPPES is 5330 Carroll Canyon Rd Ste 210, San Diego, CA 92121-3758.
- What is Catherine Sheils's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Sheils is (800) 345-8979.
- Does Catherine Sheils accept Medicare?
- Catherine Sheils is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine Sheils's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine Sheils's NPI (1932605649) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.