Physician

Emergency Medicine

Shields is an expert in the field of Emergency Medicine. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He received 1 awards: "Fellow (FACS)". Shields is registered with Medicare.

Schools

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• University of Tennessee Memphis College of Medicine amp Surgery

• Kern Genl Hospital

Procedures Preformed

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• Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
• Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
• Peripheral Artery Catheterization
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Conditions Treated

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• Abdominal Pain
• Appendicitis
• Atelectasis
• Bile Duct Cancer
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Doctors Specialties

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• General Surgery
• Emergency Medicine

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• Fellow (FACS)

Education

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• University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1700821790
NPPES Provider LastName		SHIELDS
NPPES Provider FirstName		SAM
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		932153690
NPPES Provider State		CA
Specialty Description		Emergency Medicine
Total Claim Count		111.0
Distinct Opioid Count		1.0
Opioid Claim Count		17.0
Percent Opioid Claims		15.32

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1700821790
Last Name Of The Provider	SHIELDS
First Name Of The Provider	SAM
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