CHRISTOPHER C SHIELDS MD
NPI 1285633065
Emergency Medicine - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine in Pocatello, ID

Q: What is Christopher Shields's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Shields is 1285633065. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2005.

Q: What is Christopher Shields's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine, specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207PE0005X.

Active since July 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1125 W ALAMEDA RD, POCATELLO, ID 83201(208) 237-1151 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Christopher C Shields Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER C SHIELDS MD (NPI 1285633065) is an individual undersea and hyperbaric medicine provider in Pocatello, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (M4528) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285633065

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207PE0005X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER C SHIELDSCredential: MD

Location Address1125 W ALAMEDA RDPocatello, ID 83201-6143

Mailing Address1125 W Alameda RdPocatello, ID 83201-6143 · (208) 237-1151

Phone(208) 237-1151

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, DenverGraduated 1979

Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 2018

✔ NPI 1285633065 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency Medicine · Undersea and Hyperbaric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207PE0005X

License✔ Licensed in ID · M4528

Definition

A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns, and bone infections. This specialist also serves as a consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations, and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License M4528 (ID)

1125 W ALAMEDA RD, Pocatello, ID 83201

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid003933100ID

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans, Providence Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

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

Christopher C 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 ID8426952177

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060428000574

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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83201 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

$81.13 typical visit price

range $52.44 – $160.17

Typical copayment $20.28 (range $13.11 – $40.04)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$93.26 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $130.93

Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.17 – $32.73)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DIANA GILMORE FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1125 W ALAMEDA RD
POCATELLO, ID 83201

Bannock County (208) 739-9961

CHARLES O GARRISON MD

Emergency Medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine)

1125 W ALAMEDA RD
POCATELLO, ID 83201

Bannock County (208) 237-1151

IDAHO HYPERBARICS INC

Emergency Medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine)

1125 W ALAMEDA RD
POCATELLO, ID 83201

Bannock County (208) 237-1151

MICHAEL J GREGSON MD

Emergency Medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine)

1125 W ALAMEDA RD
POCATELLO, ID 83201

Bannock County (208) 237-1151

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 Christopher Shields's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Shields is 1285633065. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2005.

Where is Christopher Shields located?

Christopher Shields practices at 1125 W Alameda Rd, Pocatello, ID 83201. The listed phone number is (208) 237-1151.

What is Christopher Shields's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine, specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207PE0005X.

Is Christopher Shields enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Shields 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.

What insurance does Christopher Shields accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans, Providence Health Plan and Select Health list Christopher Shields 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Shields was last updated on April 4, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.