Dr. Charles Y. Shields
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 31 years
- Graduated from: Southern College Of Optometry
- Graduation year: 1990
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1114085859
Dr. Charles Y. Shields O.D.
Optometrist
He is located at 10219 Kingston Pike Ste 101 in Knoxville, TN 37922. Can help patients with the following: Blepharitis, Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting, Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eyes, Farsightedness, Oculomotor Dysfunction. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114085859. Appointment can be made via the phone number (865) 539-3888. He is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Charles Y. Shields, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Charles Y. Shields.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles Y. Shields
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Charles Y. Shields as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Charles Y. Shields is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Charles Y. Shields is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Medicare practice location(s) (city/state/zip only, as reported to Medicare):
- KNOXVILLE, TN, 37922-3474
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America | $7937 |
| Bausch And Lomb | $6920 |
| Alcon | $1262 |
Other
| Other | $8000 |
| Food and Beverage | $6734 |
| Travel and Lodging | $2805 |
| Consulting | $1812 |
Studies
SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated in 1990Additional Specialities
- Vision Therapist
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Charles Y. Shields accept patients with Cigna Healthcare?
Yes, Dr. Charles Y. Shields is listed in-network for Cigna Healthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Charles Y. Shields have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Charles Y. Shields is affiliated with Drs. Shields & Shields.
Where can you meet with Dr. Charles Y. Shields?
Dr. Charles Y. Shields's office is located at 10219 Kingston Pike Ste 101 in Knoxville, TN 37922.
What conditions does Dr. Charles Y. Shields treat?
Dr. Charles Y. Shields provides treatment for Blepharitis, Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting, Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eyes, Farsightedness, Oculomotor Dysfunction. For the full list see this list.