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Dr. Laurence Shields, MD
Santa Maria, CA
32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Shields, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Santa Maria, CA?
Dr. Laurence Shields, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Maria, CA. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Shields is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shields’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shields’s office at (805) 739-3280.
Is Dr. Shields board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Shields, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Shields speak?
Dr. Shields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shields treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Gestational Diabetes
- Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes Controlled by Oral Medication
- Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes
- Diabetes developed during pregnancy
- GDM
- Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
- Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
- GDM with Insulin
- GDM on oral drugs
- Pregnancy diabetes oral meds
- Gestational diabetes pill controlled
- Gestational diabetes managed by diet
- Pregnancy diabetes diet control
- GDM diet management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24419: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified control
- O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled
- O24415: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, controlled by oral hypoglycemic drugs
- O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Pregnancy Care for Older First-Time Mothers
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
- Pregnancy monitoring for older first pregnancy
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (first birth)
- Geriatric primigravida care
- Older first-time mom pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
- O09512: Supervision of elderly primigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Diabetes During Pregnancy
- Diabetes in Late Pregnancy
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes
- Diabetic Pregnancy
- Pregnancy diabetes third trimester
- Diabetes during third trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24919: Unspecified diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
- O24913: Unspecified diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Nuchal Translucency Screening
- NT scan
- First trimester screening ultrasound
- Screening for Down syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
Also known as:
- Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Excess weight in second trimester
- Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
- High BMI during second trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- Suspected Fetal Abnormality Ruled Out
- Fetal defect ruled out
- No birth defect found
- Fetal anomaly check cleared
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0373: Encounter for suspected fetal anomaly ruled out
Also known as:
- Excessive Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Large baby in womb
- Macrosomia
- Big baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- O3663X0: Maternal care for excessive fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
Also known as:
- Essential High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Chronic Essential Hypertension in Pregnancy
- Primary Hypertension During Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O10019: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Observation for Ruled Out Fetal Growth Problems
- Fetal Growth Monitoring
- Suspected Baby Growth Issue Ruled Out
- Fetal Development Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0374: Encounter for suspected problem with fetal growth ruled out
Which procedures does Dr. Shields perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Laurence Shields may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shields' office.
Does Dr. Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. Shields accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 739-3280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shields accept in Santa Maria, CA?
Dr. Shields in Santa Maria, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
CenCal Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Shields' office located?
Dr. Laurence Shields' Primary Practice
116 S Palisade Dr Ste 103
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 739-3280
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 1295741668.
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. Laurence Shields's specialty?
Dr. Shields is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Santa Maria, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Shields to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laurence Shields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shields is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Laurence Shields accepting new patients in Santa Maria, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Shields is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurence Shields offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shields's office at (805) 739-3280 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurence Shields?
Please contact Dr. Shields's office at (805) 739-3280 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laurence Shields have?
Dr. Laurence Shields is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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