Quick answers
- Where does Tara S. Shields see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Lancaster, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Tara S. Shields's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Tara S. Shields accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tara S. 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.
- What is the phone number for Tara S. Shields?
- (661) 942-8437, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Tara S. Shields's NPI number?
- 1609056852. 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 Tara S. Shields is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1745 W Ave K ALancaster, CA 93534 (661) 942‑8437
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tara S. Shields as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Antelope Valley Optometric Center, Inc.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Lancaster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lancaster, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Southern California College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609056852 |
| 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
- 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