Dr. Glenn Shields

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 28+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Glenn Shields Jr., DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Palo Alto, California. He attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Dominican Hospital, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz. Dr. Glenn Shields also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Palo Alto Medical Foundation For Health Care, Research And Education.. Dr. Glenn Shields accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Glenn Shields at 795 El Camino Real to request Dr. Glenn Shields the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Glenn Shields Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0042371247
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)

Experience

  • Over 28 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Glenn Shields attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1538149877
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, January 20, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 30, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Glenn Shields

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Glenn Shields has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 28 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Palo Alto Medical Foundation For Health Care, Research And Education.


Practice Locations

795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, July 30, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Glenn Shields [NPI: 1538149877]Internal Medicine, Critical Care (Intensivists)

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