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John Garold Shields

MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI: 1023074101West Point, Mississippi, 39773(662) 494-9466Male
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About John Garold Shields

John Garold Shields, MD, is a male healthcare professional specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology, registered under National Provider Identifier (NPI) number 1023074101. John Garold Shields received his medical education at OTHER, graduating in 1979.

Their primary practice is located at 747 MEDICAL CENTER DR, West Point, Mississippi 39773. Patients can reach the office at (662) 494-9466. John Garold Shields is affiliated with 2 hospitals in the area.

John Garold Shields is enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare patients, is authorized to order and refer Medicare services, is authorized to prescribe medications. Under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), John Garold Shields achieved a quality score of 93.1 out of 100 for 2023, reflecting excellent clinical performance.

The quality category score is 83.1/100. As a prescriber, John Garold Shields has 1,257 prescription claims processed, totaling $40,288 in drug costs. The opioid prescribing rate is 1.4%. John Garold Shields received $105 in Medicare payments in 2018 across 7 claims.

John Garold Shields has been NPI-registered since 2006.

Key Metrics

93

MIPS Quality Score

Merit-based Incentive Payment System score for 2023. Excellent performance.

Quality Category Score: 83.1/100

Medicare Payments

$105.32

Year 2018

Payment Count

7

Year 2018

Rx Claims

1,257

$40,287.94

Opioid Rate

1.4%

Practice Locations

1

Affiliated Hospitals

2

Doctor Details

Identity & Credentials

NPI Number
1023074101
Entity Type
Individual
First Name
John
Last Name
Shields
Credential
MD
Gender
Male
Medical School
OTHER
Graduation Year
1979
Sole Proprietor
No
Status
active

Primary Practice Location

Address
747 MEDICAL CENTER DR
City
West Point
State
Mississippi
ZIP
39773-9342
Country
United States
Phone
(662) 494-9466
Fax
(662) 494-9900

Specialty & Taxonomy

Primary Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Classification
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Taxonomy Code
207V00000X

NPI Registration

Enumeration Date
Last Updated
Certification Date

Mailing Address

Address
747 MEDICAL CENTER DR
City
WEST POINT
State
MS
ZIP
397739342

Medicare Enrollment

Medicare Enrolled
Yes
Can Order/Refer
Yes
Telehealth
No
Excluded
No

Prescriber Information

Authorized Prescriber
Yes
Total Rx Claims
1,257
Total Rx Cost
$40,287.94
Opioid Prescriber Rate
1.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Garold Shields's NPI number?
John Garold Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023074101. An NPI is a unique 10-digit identification number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to healthcare providers in the United States.
What does John Garold Shields specialize in?
John Garold Shields specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology. They received their medical education at OTHER (class of 1979).
Where is John Garold Shields located?
John Garold Shields practices at 747 MEDICAL CENTER DR, West Point, Mississippi 39773. You can reach them by phone at (662) 494-9466.
Does John Garold Shields accept Medicare?
Yes, John Garold Shields is enrolled in the Medicare program and accepts Medicare patients. They are also authorized to order and refer services under Medicare.
Does John Garold Shields offer telehealth or virtual visits?
John Garold Shields does not currently offer telehealth services. In-person visits are required at their practice location.
What is John Garold Shields's quality rating?
John Garold Shields has a MIPS quality score of 93.1 out of 100 for 2023. This is an excellent score.
Can John Garold Shields prescribe medications?
Yes, John Garold Shields is an authorized prescriber. They have processed 1,257 prescription claims totaling $40,287.94.

What is an NPI Number?

A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to healthcare providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Required under HIPAA, every healthcare provider who transmits health information electronically must have an NPI. The NPI for John Garold Shields is 1023074101.