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NICHOLAS JAMES SHIELDS RN/CRNA
NPI 1710323191
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Kansas City, MO

Active since May 13, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.4/100
CMS Quality Rating
2401 GILLHAM RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108(816) 234-3000(816) 302-9939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 11, 2023, Feb 4, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Nicholas James Shields Rn/crna NPPES

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

NICHOLAS JAMES SHIELDS RN/CRNA (NPI 1710323191) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2013017078) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cameron Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710323191
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS JAMES SHIELDSCredential: RN/CRNA
Location Address2401 GILLHAM RDKansas City, MO 64108-4619
Mailing Address2401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108-4619 · (816) 701-5200 · Fax (816) 302-9939
Phone(816) 234-3000
Fax(816) 302-9939
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1710323191 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 MO · 2013017078
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.
2401 GILLHAM RD, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1One Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212-0001 · Phone (573) 882-2568 · Fax (855) 903-0985

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid910007724MO
OtherP01243331MO · Medicare Railroad

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc..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

Nicholas James Shields Rn/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 ID9537301585
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130805000365
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Shields reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cameron Regional Medical Center, Inc.
48 mi
Multi-Specialty
1600 E. EVERGREEN ST, ORTHO CLINIC - SUITE A
Cameron, MO 64429
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 116 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083480222 (816) 649-3362
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
122 mi
Multi-Specialty
1 HOSPITAL DR
Columbia, MO 65212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,395 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235126921 (573) 882-4141
Southeast Missouri Hospital Physicians, LLC
300 mi
Family Medicine
1701 LACEY ST
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 470 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558311522 (573) 331-6880
Orthomed Staffing LLC
441 mi
Anesthesiology
15305 DALLAS PKWY STE 900
Addison, TX 75001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas and Missouri enrollments
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225514276 (469) 863-9978

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

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 other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Cameron Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cameron, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260057
Location1600 E EvergreenCameron, MO 64429 · Clinton County
Emergency services

Western Missouri Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Warrensburg, MO
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number260097
Location403 Burkarth RoadWarrensburg, MO 64093 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Missouri Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number260141
LocationOne Hospital DriveColumbia, MO 65212 · Boone County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64108 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $55.29 – $168.52
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $13.82 – $42.13)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.10 typical visit price
range $17.60 – $137.20
Typical copayment $17.27 (range $4.40 – $34.30)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

98.4/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost94.69

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.

RYAN A ROMANS MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
JENNIFER BITNER MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (913) 234-3000
SAMIRA NAIME M.D.
Pediatrics (Sleep Medicine)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
MICHELLE RENEE MIDDLETON AU.D.
Audiologist
2401 GILLHAM RD, HEARING AND SPEECH CLINIC
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 960-4009
MRS. SHERILYN KELLY APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
MADALYN NICOLE SINGLETON DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
EMMA LYNNE WORLEY CAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
DR. FAYTH WALBRIDGE PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (308) 655-0842

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 Nicholas Shields's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Shields is 1710323191. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2013.

Where is Nicholas Shields located?

Nicholas Shields practices at 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108. The listed phone number is (816) 234-3000.

What is Nicholas Shields's specialty?

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

Is Nicholas Shields enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas 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 Nicholas Shields's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Shields reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Cameron Regional Medical Center, Inc. (Cameron, MO), The Curators Of The University Of Missouri (Columbia, MO), Southeast Missouri Hospital Physicians, LLC (Cape Girardeau, MO) and Orthomed Staffing LLC (Addison, TX). 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 Nicholas Shields's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Shields accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Nicholas 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.

Is Nicholas Shields affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Shields is affiliated with Cameron Regional Medical Center, Western Missouri Medical Center and University Of Missouri Health Care.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Shields was last updated on April 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.