Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Carol L. Shields work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Carol L. Shields at 2 hospitals: Reading Hospital and Wills Eye Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Carol L. Shields see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Cherry Hill, NJ and Philadelphia, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Carol L. Shields's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
- Does Carol L. Shields accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carol L. Shields accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Carol L. Shields offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Carol L. Shields offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Carol L. Shields?
- (856) 843-5400, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Carol L. Shields's NPI number?
- 1578652988. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Carol L. Shields works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carol L. Shields at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Reading HospitalWest Reading, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390044
- Wills Eye HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 390331
Practice locations
Addresses where Carol L. Shields is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 201 Haddonfield Berlin RdCherry Hill, NJ 08034 (856) 843‑5400
- 840 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107 (215) 928‑3105
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carol L. Shields as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Shields and Shields PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Cherry Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cherry Hill, NJ — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578652988 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians