CS
Dr. Carol Shields, MD
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shields, Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Carol Shields, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shields graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at Wills Eye Hosp, Medical Oncology Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Shields is fluent in English, Arabic, Sign Languages, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shields’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shields’s office at (215) 928-3105.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shields?
Dr. Carol Shields, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shields empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Eye Cancer, Eye Tumors-Pediatric, Melanoma-Ocular, Orbital Tumors/Cancer, Retinoblastoma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Shields is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shields go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Moorfields Eye Hospital | Wills Eye Hospital
Residency: Wills Eye Hosp, Medical Oncology Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Wills Eye Hospital | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School Program
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Shields board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Carol Shields, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Shields speak?
Dr. Shields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Sign Languages
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shields treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shields diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shields. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Retinoblastoma
- Uveal Melanoma
- Conjunctival Cancer
- Eye Cancer
- Retinoblastoma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ)
- Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Retinal Cancer
- Malignant Retinal Tumor
- Childhood Eye Cancer
- Choroidal Melanoma
- Intraocular Melanoma
- Cancer of the Choroid
- Conjunctiva Cancer
- Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia
- Eye Surface Cancer
- Ocular Cancer
- Eye Tumor
- Malignant Eye Tumor
- Ciliary Body Melanoma
- Eye Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C6921: Malignant neoplasm of right retina
- C6932: Malignant neoplasm of left choroid
- C6931: Malignant neoplasm of right choroid
- C6922: Malignant neoplasm of left retina
- C6901: Malignant neoplasm of right conjunctiva
- C6902: Malignant neoplasm of left conjunctiva
- C6961: Malignant neoplasm of right orbit
- C6942: Malignant neoplasm of left ciliary body
- C6962: Malignant neoplasm of left orbit
Also known as:
- Benign Conjunctival Tumor
- Benign Retina Tumor
- Benign Choroid Tumor
- Benign Ciliary Body Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Eye Disease
- Retinal Disorder
- Non-cancerous growth in conjunctiva
- Conjunctival nevus
- Conjunctival papilloma
- Non-cancerous retina growth
- Benign retinal neoplasm
- Non-cancerous choroid growth
- Benign choroidal neoplasm
- Non-cancerous ciliary body growth
- Benign ciliary body neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3102: Benign neoplasm of left conjunctiva
- D3101: Benign neoplasm of right conjunctiva
- D3121: Benign neoplasm of right retina
- D3131: Benign neoplasm of right choroid
- D3132: Benign neoplasm of left choroid
- D3122: Benign neoplasm of left retina
- D3141: Benign neoplasm of right ciliary body
- D3142: Benign neoplasm of left ciliary body
Also known as:
- Retinal Edema
- Retinal Scars
- Retinal Disorder
- Swelling of the Retina
- Fluid in Retina
- Macular Edema
- Choroid Scars
- Eye Scars
- Scarred Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3581: Retinal edema
- H31093: Other chorioretinal scars, bilateral
Also known as:
- Serous Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment
- Fluid Retinal Detachment
- Exudative Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3323: Serous retinal detachment, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Shields perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shields performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shields. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Retina Lesion Treatment
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
- Retinal Lesion Destruction
- Macular Edema Treatment
- Retinal Tumor Treatment
- Eye Lesion Cryotherapy
CPT Codes:
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
- 67208: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; cryotherapy, diathermy
Also known as:
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Eyelid Stitch Removal (Tarsorrhaphy Release)
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Tarsorrhaphy Severing
- Eyelid Fusion Release
- Eyelid Closure Reversal
CPT Codes:
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67961: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to one-fourth of lid margin
- 67710: Severing of tarsorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Removal of Eye Surface Lesion
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Eye Removal with Implant
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Eye Fluid Removal (Vitreous, Subretinal, Choroidal)
- Eye Scar Tissue Release
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Conjunctival Lesion Excision
- Scleral Lesion Removal
- Eye Growth Removal
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
- Ocular Enucleation
- Artificial Eye Implant
- Eye Prosthesis Surgery
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
- Vitreous Aspiration
- Subretinal Fluid Drainage
- Choroidal Fluid Release
- Posterior Sclerotomy
- Ocular Scar Tissue Removal
- Extraocular Scar Release
- Eye Adhesion Release
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68130: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; with adjacent sclera
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
- 65105: Enucleation of eye; with implant, muscles attached to implant
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
- 67015: Aspiration or release of vitreous, subretinal or choroidal fluid, pars plana approach (posterior sclerotomy)
- 67343: Release of extensive scar tissue without detaching extraocular muscle (separate procedure)
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
Also known as:
- Retina Lesion Radiation Treatment
- Macular Edema Radiation
- Retinal Tumor Brachytherapy
- Eye Radiation Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67218: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; radiation by implantation of source (includes removal of source)
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Biopsy (Fine Needle)
- Orbital Fine Needle Aspiration
- Eye Socket FNA
- Biopsy of Eye Socket
CPT Codes:
- 67415: Fine needle aspiration of orbital contents
Also known as:
- Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
- Removal of Large Conjunctival Lesion
- Conjunctival Grafting
- Eye Surface Reconstruction
- Extensive Conjunctivoplasty
- Conjunctival Excision
- Eye Lesion Removal
- Pterygium Excision
CPT Codes:
- 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement
- 68115: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; over 1 cm
Also known as:
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Conjunctiva Tear Repair
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
- Eye Surface Laceration Repair
- Conjunctival Laceration Surgery
- Eye Membrane Repair
CPT Codes:
- 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
- 65272: Repair of laceration; conjunctiva, by mobilization and rearrangement, without hospitalization
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
- Orbitotomy without bone removal
- Orbital exploration
- Eye socket biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
Also known as:
- Total Conjunctival Flap
- Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
- Gunderson Flap
- Purse String Conjunctival Flap
- Eye Surface Graft
- Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
- Ocular Surface Repair
- Cornea Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 68362: Conjunctival flap; total (such as Gunderson thin flap or purse string flap)
- 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers
Also known as:
- Eye Wound Repair with Tissue Glue
- Cornea laceration repair with glue
- Sclera wound glue repair
- Eye tissue adhesive application
CPT Codes:
- 65286: Repair of laceration; application of tissue glue, wounds of cornea and/or sclera
Also known as:
- Cornea Lesion Removal (Cryotherapy/Laser)
- Corneal Lesion Destruction
- Photocoagulation of Cornea
- Thermocautery for Corneal Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 65450: Destruction of lesion of cornea by cryotherapy, photocoagulation or thermocauterization
Also known as:
- Eye Lesion Removal
- Conjunctival Lesion Destruction
- Eye Growth Removal
- Conjunctiva Lesion Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 68135: Destruction of lesion, conjunctiva
Also known as:
- Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
- Facial Sarcoma Resection
- Scalp Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Face/Scalp)
CPT Codes:
- 21015: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of face or scalp; less than 2 cm
Does Dr. Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. Shields accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 928-3105 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shields accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Shields in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Shields' office located?
Dr. Carol Shields' Primary Practice
840 Walnut St Ste 1440
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 928-3105
Recognitions
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
What is Dr. Shields's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578652988.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shields?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shields
What is Dr. Carol Shields's specialty?
Dr. Shields is a Ophthalmologist near Philadelphia, PA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Shields to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carol Shields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shields is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Ophthalmologist?
Explore Ophthalmologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Carol Shields accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Carol Shields is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carol Shields offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shields's office at (215) 928-3105 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carol Shields?
Please contact Dr. Shields's office at (215) 928-3105 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carol Shields have?
Dr. Carol Shields is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Other Ophthalmologist Near Philadelphia, PA
Ophthalmologist
Accepting patientsDr. George Spaeth, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. He has been practicing for over 58 years and is board certified.
Philadelphia, PA
CM
Ophthalmologist
Accepting patientsDr. Charlotte Marous, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations.
Philadelphia, PA
ZS
Ophthalmologist
Accepting patientsDr. Zeba Syed, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location.
Philadelphia, PA