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Shields Eye Associates, LLC

Optometrist in Bowie, MD · enumerated 2012 · authorized official Sharika Shields-Davis, Optometrist.

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

National Provider Identifier

1972863975

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name Shields Eye Associates, LLC
Other name <Unavail>
Practice address 15480 Annapolis Rd Ste 230, Bowie, MD, 20715
Fax (240) 929-4316
Enumeration date May 23, 2012
Last updated in NPPES Jun 27, 2025

Taxonomy & classification

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers Primary

Authorized official

Name Sharika Shields-Davis
Title Optometrist

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the authorized official for Shields Eye Associates, LLC?
NPPES lists Sharika Shields-Davis (Optometrist) as the authorized official for this organization.
What is the NPI number for Shields Eye Associates, LLC?
The NPI for Shields Eye Associates, LLC is 1972863975, a Type 2 (organization) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-06-27.