Dr. David J Shields

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. David J Shields, M D, is a Pathology specialist in Sun City Center, Florida. He attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Florida Hospital Carrollwood, Florida Hospital Tampa, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel. Dr. David J Shields also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ruffolo Hooper And Associates Md Pa. Dr. David J Shields accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (813) 634-3302 to request Dr. David J Shields the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4016 State Rd
Sun City Center, FL 33573-5256

Phone 1: (813) 634-3302


Profile

Basics

Full Name David J Shields
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5799671921
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pathology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • M D

Education and Training

  • Dr. David J Shields attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1689646010
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. David J Shields

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. David J Shields has been primarily specialized in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology for over 36 years of experience.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
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    Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Ruffolo Hooper And Associates Md Pa


Practice Locations

4016 State Rd
Sun City Center, FL 33573-5256
Phone: (813) 634-3302
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, January 19, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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