STEPHANIE LYNN SHIELDS CRNA
NPI 1588845994
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Austin, TX

Active since November 14, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
3705 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 570, AUSTIN, TX 78705(512) 454-2554(512) 454-1532 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 29, 2020, Jun 27, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Stephanie Lynn Shields Crna NPPES

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

STEPHANIE LYNN SHIELDS CRNA (NPI 1588845994) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP116426) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. She is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588845994
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHANIE LYNN SHIELDSCredential: CRNA
Location Address3705 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 570Austin, TX 78705
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Fax(512) 454-1532
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 29, 2020
✔ NPI 1588845994 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
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · AP116426✔ Licensed in TX · 748096
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.
3705 MEDICAL PKWY, Austin, TX 78705

Accepted Insurance

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

Stephanie Lynn 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 ID4183708241
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080227000690

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Stephanie Shields reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
106 WESTERN BREEZE DR
Fort Worth, TX 76126
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
Neurological Surgery
1545 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD, SUITE 100
Southlake, TX 76092
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 130 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
14850 QUORUM DR STE 440
Dallas, TX 75254
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 165 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
15305 DALLAS PKWY STE 900
Addison, TX 75001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 513 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
17051 DALLAS PKWY STE 300
Addison, TX 75001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 6

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.

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
168 services150 patients
Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01940
This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.
83 services72 patients
Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01940
This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.
61 services55 patients
Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01939
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb the area around your spine or spinal cord. The doctor will then use imaging guidance to accurately locate and destroy problematic nerves. This is done through the skin and targets either the neck or upper back area.
34 services33 patients
Anesthesia for closed procedure on pubic bone or pelvic joint 01160
Anesthesia for a closed procedure on the pubic bone or pelvic joint involves using medication to block pain during the procedure. This can be either general anesthesia, where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia, where only a specific area of your body is numbed. It ensures a comfortable, pain-free experience during the procedure.
30 services30 patients
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
27 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78705 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
$131.95 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $32.98 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.95 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3705 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 570
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Anesthesiology
3705 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 570
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3705 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 570
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3705 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 570
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3705 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 570
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Anesthesiology
3705 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 570
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3705 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 570
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3705 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 570
AUSTIN, TX 78705

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 Stephanie Shields's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephanie Shields is 1588845994. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2007.

Where is Stephanie Shields located?

Stephanie Shields practices at 3705 Medical Pkwy Suite 570, Austin, TX 78705. The listed phone number is (512) 454-2554.

What is Stephanie Shields's specialty?

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

Is Stephanie Shields enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephanie 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 Stephanie Shields's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephanie Shields reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX), Synergy Anesthesia Management (Fort Worth, TX), Spine Team Texas PA (Southlake, TX), Valiant Anesthesia Associates, PLLC (Dallas, TX), Orthomed Staffing LLC (Addison, TX) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Stephanie Shields's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephanie Shields accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Stephanie 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 Stephanie Shields was last updated on June 29, 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.