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HEIDI ACKERMANN SHIELDS CRNA
NPI 1538338496
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Bedford, VA

Active since February 25, 2008Accepts Medicare Assignment
1613 OAKWOOD ST, BEDFORD, VA 24523(540) 425-7773(540) 586-5984 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Heidi Ackermann Shields Crna NPPES

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

HEIDI ACKERMANN SHIELDS CRNA (NPI 1538338496) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Bedford, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0024167689) and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. She is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538338496
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameHEIDI ACKERMANN SHIELDSCredential: CRNA
Location Address1613 OAKWOOD STBedford, VA 24523-1213
Mailing Address207 Longhill Rd Ste 808Goode, VA 24556-2209 · (757) 374-7219
Phone(540) 425-7773
Fax(540) 586-5984
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateFebruary 25, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2020
✔ NPI 1538338496 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0024167689
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1613 OAKWOOD ST, Bedford, VA 24523
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Heidi Ackermann Shields Crna 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 ID6709965148
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080509000305

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Heidi Shields reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carilion Professional Services LLC
24 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
213 S JEFFERSON ST, SUITE 801
Roanoke, VA 24011
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 140 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184634156 (540) 224-5125
Anesthesiology Associates Of Radford Inc
57 mi
Anesthesiology
2900 LAMB CIR STE L223
Christiansburg, VA 24073
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407878465 (540) 731-1898

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Carilion Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Roanoke, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490024
Location1906 Belleview Avenue, SERoanoke, VA 24014 · Roanoke City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Lexington, VA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number491304
Location1 Health CircleLexington, VA 24450 · Lexington City County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24523 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

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.

STEPHEN M JOHNSON M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1613 OAKWOOD ST
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (540) 587-7810
JUSTIN SEWARD PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1613 OAKWOOD ST
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (540) 586-2441
JAENA MICHELLE DOMINGUEZ PA-C
Physician Assistant
1613 OAKWOOD ST
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (843) 494-8441
MRS. MARY KATE MANUEL COTA/L
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1613 OAKWOOD ST
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (540) 425-7863
COMPREHENSIVE BREAST IMAGING, PC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1613 OAKWOOD ST
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (540) 587-3245
RHONDA KUHN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1613 OAKWOOD ST
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (540) 586-2441
BEDFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Day Training, Developmentally Disabled Services
1613 OAKWOOD ST
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (540) 224-5512
THE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER OF CENTRAL VIRGNIA, INC
Orthopaedic Surgery
1613 OAKWOOD ST, SUITE 101
BEDFORD, VA 24523
Bedford County (434) 485-8500

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 Heidi Shields's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heidi Shields is 1538338496. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 25, 2008.

Where is Heidi Shields located?

Heidi Shields practices at 1613 Oakwood St, Bedford, VA 24523. The listed phone number is (540) 425-7773.

What is Heidi Shields's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Heidi Shields enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heidi 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Heidi Shields's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heidi Shields reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Carilion Professional Services LLC (Roanoke, VA) and Anesthesiology Associates Of Radford Inc (Christiansburg, VA). Each 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 Heidi Shields's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Heidi Shields affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heidi Shields is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center and Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heidi Shields was last updated on March 12, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.