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George B. Shields, O.D., P.C.

Optometrist in Annapolis, MD · enumerated 2007 · authorized official George Shields, President.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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1316147184

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name George B. Shields, O.D., P.C.
Other name <Unavail>
Practice address 321 Kinkaid Rd, Building 329, Annapolis, MD, 21402
Phone (410) 757-8169
Enumeration date Jul 20, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Apr 26, 2010

Taxonomy & classification

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License TA1738 (MD) Primary

Authorized official

Name George Shields
Title President
Phone (410) 757-8169

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
1124259718 Other MD NPI
1407952179 Other MD INDIVIDUAL NPI
1538390224 Other MD NPI
173796 Other DC PTAN

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What is a Type 2 NPI?
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What type of organization is George B. Shields, O.D., P.C.?
George B. Shields, O.D., P.C. is registered in NPPES as a Optometrist (its primary provider taxonomy).

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2010-04-26.