Susan Shields, O.D
NPI 1952449563 · Optometrist · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Susan Shields, O.D is a Optometrist provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1952449563).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952449563
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- VUT006933 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
62 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 27 | $102 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 18 | $168 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 17 | $42 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$168 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 414 | 95 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 49 | 21 |
| Timolol Maleate | 29 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 25 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 22 | 15 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 17 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-03
- Last updated
- 2020-03-10
- Certified
- 2020-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Susan Shields's NPI number?
- Susan Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952449563, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Susan Shields's specialty?
- Susan Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Susan Shields located?
- Susan Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 854 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203-3481.
- What is Susan Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Susan Shields is (718) 240-6649.
- Does Susan Shields accept Medicare?
- Susan Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Susan Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Susan Shields's NPI (1952449563) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.