Overview
Douglas Shields is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newland, North Carolina.
Dr. Shields is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Childhood Pancreatitis, Concussion, and Delirium.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
434 Hospital Dr, Newland, NC 28657
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas A. Shields
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas A. Shields?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas A. Shields by calling their office at 828-737-7000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas A. Shields a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas A. Shields is classified as an Advanced expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Douglas A. Shields specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas A. Shields is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Concussion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Douglas A. Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas A. Shields accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-737-7000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ConcussionDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- DeliriumDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- HeadacheDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- HyphemaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Liver FailureDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.