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Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

1661 Soquel Drive Building F
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 476-2444

Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD is a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY - PACIFIC, P.C., Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz and DHMN - Santa Cruz.

Office Locations

1661 Soquel Drive Building F
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

phototherapy

In 2023, Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD had a list price for phototherapy (light therapy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

ultraviolet light therapy

In 2023, Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD had a list price for ultraviolet (UV) light therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

removal of skin lesion

By Affordability:

lab tests

UV therapy alone

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for lab tests, and UV therapy alone (without topical treatment) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2012 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	415
doctor visit	1261
ear procedures	27
injections	14
minor procedures	40
phototherapy (light therapy)	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	658
skin procedures	691
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	399
doctor visit	1147
ear procedures	23
injections	17
lab tests	11
minor procedures	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	604
skin procedures	604
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	741
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	433
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	95
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2013

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	14
Dementia	3
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2014 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	375
doctor visit	1482
ear procedures	28
injections	34
lab tests	15
minor procedures	26
phototherapy (light therapy)	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	727
skin procedures	749
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	677

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	869
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	516
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	97
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2014

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	13
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2015 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	394
doctor visit	1690
ear procedures	27
injections	24
lab tests	16
minor procedures	17
phototherapy (light therapy)	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	897
skin procedures	934
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	554
Female	1532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1936
Black	0
Hispanic	90
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1182
From 75 to 84	540
85 and over	232
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2015

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	12
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2016 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	339
doctor visit	1513
ear procedures	17
injections	22
lab tests	19
minor procedures	13
phototherapy (light therapy)	67
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	730
skin procedures	797
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	748

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	985
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	15
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	619
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	102
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2016

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	13
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2017 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	412
doctor visit	1620
ear procedures	30
injections	20
lab tests	23
minor procedures	15
phototherapy (light therapy)	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	822
skin procedures	847
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	825

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1061
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	663
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	111
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2017

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	11
Dementia	3
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2018 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	404
doctor visit	1680
ear procedures	17
injections	32
lab tests	26
minor procedures	14
phototherapy (light therapy)	128
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	955
skin procedures	975
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	880

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1125
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	703
From 75 to 84	317
85 and over	120
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2018

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	10
Dementia	3
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2019 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	1792
ear procedures	32
injections	17
lab tests	22
minor procedures	13
phototherapy (light therapy)	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1045
skin procedures	1065
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	932

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	751
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	130
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2019

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	1815
ear procedures	19
injections	26
lab tests	23
minor procedures	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1099
skin procedures	1099
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	908

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1158
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	720
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	114
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2020

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	2254
ear procedures	28
injections	38
lab tests	14
minor procedures	31
phototherapy (light therapy)	193
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1317
skin procedures	1317
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	1028

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1293
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	784
From 75 to 84	412
85 and over	139
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2021

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	2394
ear procedures	21
injections	42
lab tests	12
minor procedures	38
phototherapy (light therapy)	205
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1386
skin procedures	1386
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	1148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1395
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	827
From 75 to 84	518
85 and over	130
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2022

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	11
Dementia	2
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated as a dermatologist in Santa Cruz, CA were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

diagnostic procedures	258
doctor visit	1695
ear procedures	24
injections	26
lab tests	18
minor procedures	24
phototherapy (light therapy)	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	930
skin procedures	951
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	840

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	1068
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	23

**Age**
75 to 84	318
85 and over	115
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	654

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	3
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. She is certified by the Dermatology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Board Certification: Dermatology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY - PACIFIC, P.C.

Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz

DHMN - Santa Cruz

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Cruz, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
United Therapeutics Corporation	$33 UNITUXIN $33
Merz North America, Inc.	$19 $19
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$17 Levulan Kerastick $17
LEO Pharma Inc.	$13 ENSTILAR $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$82

Biography

Dr. Molly Shields is a specialist in dermatology (skin disorders) in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Shields is rated 4.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. She attended medical school at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and Tulane University School of Medicine. She is affiliated with Dignity Health. She has an open panel in Santa Cruz, CA according to Dignity Health.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Courtwright Shields, MD From 2012 - 2022

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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