DR. KRISTEN JANET SHIELDS DO
NPI 1497218820
Hospitalist in Duarte, CA

Q: What is Kristen Shields's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Shields is 1497218820. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2019.

Q: What is Kristen Shields's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Shields was last updated on March 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since April 11, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1500 DUARTE RD, DUARTE, CA 91010(626) 256-4673 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2022, Apr 11, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Kristen Janet Shields Do NPPES

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

DR. KRISTEN JANET SHIELDS DO (NPI 1497218820) is an individual hospitalist provider in Duarte, California, licensed in California (20A19389) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497218820

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTEN JANET SHIELDSCredential: DO

Location Address1500 DUARTE RDDuarte, CA 91010-3012

Mailing AddressPo Box 512185Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185

Phone(626) 256-4673

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateApril 11, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 13, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 13, 2024

✔ NPI 1497218820 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A19389

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 009324 (AZ), 20A19389 (CA)

1500 DUARTE RD, Duarte, CA 91010

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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

Dr. Kristen Janet Shields Do 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 ID1658606413

PECOS Enrollment IDI20221014001707

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 3

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

34 services34 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

20 services20 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91010 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

$142.39 typical visit price

range $62.96 – $187.60

Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$109.96 typical visit price

range $20.84 – $153.61

Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)

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.

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