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Optometry

Charles Y. Shields, OD

Sees patients in Knoxville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Charles Y. Shields, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Knoxville, TN. NPI 1114085859. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles Y. Shields, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
May acceptAccepts Medicare assignment
36Years since medical school (graduated 1990)
Southern College Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Charles Y. Shields see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Knoxville, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Charles Y. Shields's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Charles Y. Shields accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Charles Y. Shields may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is the phone number for Charles Y. Shields?
(865) 539-3888, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Charles Y. Shields's NPI number?
1114085859. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles Y. Shields is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Knoxville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolSouthern College Of Optometry
Graduation year1990
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1114085859
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians