LALE KOSTAKOGLU SHIELDS MD
NPI 1154398642
Radiology - Nuclear Radiology in Charlottesville, VA

Q: What is Lale Kostakoglu Shields's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lale Kostakoglu Shields is 1154398642. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2006. The provider is also known as Lale Kostakoglu MD.

Q: What is Lale Kostakoglu Shields's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Nuclear Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085N0904X.

Active since March 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1240 LEE ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22908(434) 924-9333(434) 243-3938 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 2, 2021, Sep 29, 2020, Dec 26, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Lale Kostakoglu Shields Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LALE KOSTAKOGLU SHIELDS MD (NPI 1154398642) is an individual nuclear radiology provider in Charlottesville, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101267678) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154398642

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2085N0904X

Provider Legal NameLALE KOSTAKOGLU SHIELDSCredential: MD

Location Address1240 LEE STCharlottesville, VA 22908-0817

Mailing AddressPo Box 9007Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007

Phone(434) 924-9333

Fax(434) 243-3938

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 2, 2021

✔ NPI 1154398642 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Nuclear RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085N0904X

License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101267678

Definition

A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.

1240 LEE ST, Charlottesville, VA 22908

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Lale Kostakoglu Md

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lale Kostakoglu Shields Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9133135387

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060227000221, I20200124001216, I20250812002667

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml Q9967

Low osmolar contrast material with 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration is a diagnostic tool used in imaging procedures. It helps to enhance the visibility of specific areas in the body, aiding in accurate diagnosis. It's safe and generally well-tolerated by patients.

2,673 services31 patients

Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 78815

A nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.

1,178 services860 patients

Piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie A9595

Piflufolastat F-18 is a radioactive diagnostic agent used in PET scans. It helps visualize certain cells in your body, aiding doctors in diagnosing specific conditions. This service involves injecting 1 millicurie of the agent into your body.

376 services42 patients

Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries A9552

Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 FDG is a radioactive drug used in PET scans. It helps doctors see how your tissues and organs are functioning. The drug is given in a specific dose, up to 45 millicuries, depending on your body size and the type of scan.

283 services269 patients

Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan 78816

A Nuclear Medicine Study with a CT Scan is a diagnostic procedure. It uses a small amount of radioactive substance and a CT scan to create detailed images of your body. These images help doctors diagnose, monitor, and treat various conditions.

162 services124 patients

Nuclear medicine study limited area with ct scan 78814

A nuclear medicine study with a limited area CT scan is a diagnostic procedure. A small amount of radioactive substance is injected into your body, which helps create detailed images of a specific area. The CT scan further enhances these images, providing clearer, more precise results.

106 services66 patients

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