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Dermatology

Molly Shields, MD

Sees patients in Santa Cruz, CA · California

Summary

Molly Shields, MD (Dermatology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI 1952302556. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Molly 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

DermatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
30Years since medical school (graduated 1996)
Tulane University School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C.Group practice

Quick answers

Where does Molly Shields see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Santa Cruz, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Molly Shields's specialty?
Medicare lists Dermatology as the primary specialty.
Does Molly Shields accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Molly 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 Molly Shields?
(831) 476-2444, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Molly Shields's NPI number?
1952302556. 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 Molly Shields is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Molly Shields as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C.24 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Santa Cruz

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Cruz, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1996
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952302556
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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