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SCHIELD M WIKAS D.O.
NPI 1174544068
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology in Canton, OH

Active since July 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.8/100
CMS Quality Rating
4240 MUNSON ST NW STE C, CANTON, OH 44718(330) 492-2327(330) 492-0953 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2023, Feb 26, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Schield M Wikas D.o. NPPES

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

SCHIELD M WIKAS D.O. (NPI 1174544068) is an individual procedural dermatology provider in Canton, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (34003116W) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Aultman Hospital, and is a graduate of Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174544068
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207NS0135X
Provider Legal NameSCHIELD M WIKASCredential: D.O.
Location Address4240 MUNSON ST NW STE CCanton, OH 44718-2978
Mailing Address29111 Cedar RdMayfield Heights, OH 44124-4005 · Fax (330) 492-0953
Phone(330) 492-2327
Fax(330) 492-0953
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSKansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo MedGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateJuly 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2023
✔ NPI 1174544068 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatology · Procedural DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207NS0135X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 34003116W
Definition
Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).
4240 MUNSON ST NW STE C, Canton, OH 44718
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0565919OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Schield M Wikas D.o. 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 ID2567438542
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040909001460
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Schield Wikas reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Apex Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center, LLC
45 mi
Dermatology
29111 CEDAR RD
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689973638 (440) 646-1600

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 15

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
691 services524 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
446 services90 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
169 services140 patients
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 17110
"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.
83 services76 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
81 services77 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
76 services71 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Aultman Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Canton, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number360084
Location2600 Sixth Street SWCanton, OH 44710 · Stark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44718 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.8/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.74
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost93.28

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%5,643 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
9%1,393 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
89%5,092 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
56%1,290 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
38%2,151 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
89%5,092 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Psoriasis: Clinical Response to Oral Systemic or Biologic Medications
Percentage of psoriasis vulgaris patients receiving oral systemic or biologic therapy who meet minimal physician-or patient- reported disease activity levels.
17%24 patients
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%5,092 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
98%191 patients
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 1,290 patients
0%1,290 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MONTE E FOX D.O.
Dermatology (Procedural Dermatology)
4240 MUNSON ST NW STE C
CANTON, OH 44718
Stark County (330) 492-2327

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Schield Wikas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Schield Wikas is 1174544068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 23, 2006.

Where is Schield Wikas located?

Schield Wikas practices at 4240 Munson St NW Ste C, Canton, OH 44718. The listed phone number is (330) 492-2327.

What is Schield Wikas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Procedural Dermatology, with taxonomy code 207NS0135X.

Is Schield Wikas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Schield Wikas is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Schield Wikas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Schield Wikas reassigns Medicare benefits to Apex Dermatology And Skin Surgery Center, LLC (Mayfield Heights, OH). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Schield Wikas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Schield Wikas accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and MedMutual and 2 other insurers list Schield Wikas as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Schield Wikas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Schield Wikas is affiliated with Aultman Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Schield Wikas was last updated on September 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.