# Steven M Shields, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/steven-shields-md-1548296452
NPI: 1548296452
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Steven M Shields, MD is a ophthalmology based in Chesterfield, MO practicing at West County Ophthalmology Inc with NPI 1548296452.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Ophthalmology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1986
- NPI: 1548296452 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1548296452))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: West County Ophthalmology Inc
- Address: 222 S Woods Mill Rd, Suite 660n, Chesterfield, MO, 630173649
- Phone: (314) 878-9902
- Group practice size: 6 members

## CMS quality measures (MIPS)

- Overall MIPS final score: 100.00/100
- Quality category score: 100.00/100
- Improvement Activities score: 40.00/100

Source: CMS Quality Payment Program. MIPS scores reflect Medicare provider performance on quality, cost, and care improvement measures.

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Illinois](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-illinois) — 59 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 18 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 12 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 8 plans
- [Anthem Vision](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/anthem-vision) — 1 plan
- [BCBS Massachusetts HMO](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-massachusetts-hmo) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Steven M Shields, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1548296452).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 11 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $249.

Largest disclosed payer: Alcon Vision LLC ($120 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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