ANDREW THOMAS SHIELDS MD
NPI 1437237898
Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear Imaging & Therapy in Auburn, WA

Active since November 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
202 N DIVISION ST, PLAZA ONE, AUBURN, WA 98001(206) 963-5339(253) 288-2203 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Andrew Thomas Shields Md NPPES

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

ANDREW THOMAS SHIELDS MD (NPI 1437237898) is an individual nuclear imaging & therapy provider in Auburn, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00024085) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Multicare Auburn Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437237898
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207UN0902X
Provider Legal NameANDREW THOMAS SHIELDSCredential: MD
Location Address202 N DIVISION ST, PLAZA ONEAuburn, WA 98001-4939
Mailing Address16243 25th Ave SwBurien, WA 98166-2611 · (206) 963-5339 · Fax (253) 288-2203
Fax(253) 288-2203
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 2014
NPI 1437237898 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNuclear Medicine · Nuclear Imaging & TherapyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207UN0902X
License Licensed in WA · MD00024085
Definition
A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear imaging and therapy.
Also ListedNuclear Medicine · Nuclear CardiologyTaxonomy 207UN0901X · License MD00024085 (WA)
202 N DIVISION ST, Auburn, WA 98001

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Andrew Thomas 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 ID3870782550
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110111000827
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 7

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.

Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78452
Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.
199 services198 patients
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 93016
An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG involves monitoring your heart's activity while it's under stress, either from exercise or medication. A doctor supervises the entire procedure to ensure safety and accuracy in results. This test helps detect heart problems.
180 services179 patients
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 93018
An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure to assess how your heart functions under stress. It can involve exercising or medication to make your heart work harder while an ECG records its activity. A physician reviews the results.
179 services178 patients
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 78264
A nuclear medicine study of the stomach assesses how quickly food leaves the stomach. A safe, radioactive substance is added to a meal. The radiation emitted is tracked, creating images that show the food's progress through the stomach. It's non-invasive and painless.
38 services38 patients
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 78306
A nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material travels to your bones and emits energy. A special camera captures this energy, creating images of your bones to help identify any abnormalities.
36 services34 patients
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system 78226
A nuclear medicine study of the liver and bile duct system involves the use of a small amount of radioactive material to create detailed images. This helps doctors examine the liver's function and structure, and detect any abnormalities in the bile ducts.
33 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Multicare Auburn Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Auburn, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500015
Location202 North Division Street Plaza OneAuburn, WA 98001 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Puyallup, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500079
Location401 15th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500129
Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98001 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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 20

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

Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
202 N DIVISION ST, SUITE 200
AUBURN, WA 98001
Internal Medicine
202 N DIVISION ST
AUBURN, WA 98001
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
202 N DIVISION ST
AUBURN, WA 98001
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
202 N DIVISION ST, STE 201
AUBURN, WA 98001
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
202 N DIVISION ST
AUBURN, WA 98001
Emergency Medicine
202 N DIVISION ST
AUBURN, WA 98001
Nuclear Medicine (Nuclear Imaging & Therapy)
202 N DIVISION ST, PLAZA ONE
AUBURN, WA 98001
Emergency Medicine
202 N DIVISION ST
AUBURN, WA 98001

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 Andrew Shields's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Shields is 1437237898. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2006.

Where is Andrew Shields located?

Andrew Shields practices at 202 N Division St Plaza One, Auburn, WA 98001. The listed phone number is (206) 963-5339.

What is Andrew Shields's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nuclear Medicine, specializing in Nuclear Imaging & Therapy, with taxonomy code 207UN0902X.

Is Andrew Shields enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrew 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.

Is Andrew Shields affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Andrew Shields is affiliated with Multicare Auburn Medical Center, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital and Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Shields was last updated on January 13, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.