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JOHN K SHUSTER M.D.
NPI 1710955307
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Spokane, WA

Active since March 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled
601 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 400, SPOKANE, WA 99204(509) 344-2663(509) 624-9179 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 11, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About John K Shuster M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN K SHUSTER M.D. (NPI 1710955307) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in Spokane, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00036590) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710955307
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X
Provider Legal NameJOHN K SHUSTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address601 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 400Spokane, WA 99204-2715
Mailing Address601 W 5th Ave, Suite 400Spokane, WA 99204-2715 · (509) 344-2663 · Fax (509) 624-9179
Phone(509) 344-2663
Fax(509) 624-9179
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 11, 2010
✔ NPI 1710955307 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0117X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00036590
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License MD00036590 (WA)
601 W 5TH AVE, Spokane, WA 99204
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Other Identifiers 15

OtherKB780ID · Blue Cross Of Id
Other14477WA · Group Health Nw
Medicaid0034606MT
Other200031946WA · Rr Medicare
Other000010004892ID · Regence Blue Shield Of Id
Other89220026WA · Crime Victims
Other123388WA · Dept Of Labor & Industrie
Medicare PING319213900
Medicare PINGAB04961WA
Medicare UPING30336
Medicaid805241500ID
Other379109600WA · Owcp
Medicaid8229817WA
OtherSH7670WA · Asuris Nw Health
Other000010004895ID · Blue Shield Of Idaho

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

John K Shuster M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

3

Medicare enrollment records show John Shuster reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Acute Care Surgery Medical Group, Inc.
659 mi
Surgery
2801 K STREET SUITE 440
Sacramento, CA 95816
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700069549 (916) 441-0400
Vi Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corp
3,564 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
9048 SUGAR EST
St Thomas, VI 00802
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, U.S. Virgin Islands enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Vi Government Hospital And Health Facilities Corp
  • 114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548712409 (340) 776-8311
Virgin Island Orthopedics And Sports Medicine P C
Specialist
9149 ESTATE THOMAS, PARAGON MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 104
St Thomas, VI 00802
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, U.S. Virgin Islands enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053390666 (340) 714-2845

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 2

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.

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100
An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.
34 services22 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
32 services30 patients

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
63%496 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,505 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
94%230 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
60%336 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%480 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
51%1,041 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
71%470 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
81%906 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 267 patients
Patients tobacco: 42% · 24 patients
90%256 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
67%1,041 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
13%1,041 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
46%1,041 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid anterior and posterior panels, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L0648
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF007N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$412.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

MS. KARI BOWTON OT
Occupational Therapist
601 W 5TH AVE, STE 304
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 624-2353
LORI S SMETANA MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
601 W 5TH AVE, SUITE #301
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 455-8866
LEANN G BACH PA-C
Physician Assistant
601 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 400
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 344-2663
TODD W BAUERNFEIND CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
601 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 500
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 344-2663
ISD RENAL INC
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
601 W 5TH AVE, STE 101
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 363-0070
WILLIE D IVEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
601 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 500
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 344-2663
MR. PATRICK JOHN SCHMIDT JR. PT
Physical Therapist
601 W 5TH AVE, STE. 308
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 467-1244
HENRY H LIN M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
601 W 5TH AVE, SUITE 400
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 344-2663

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 John Shuster's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Shuster is 1710955307. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 9, 2006.

Where is John Shuster located?

John Shuster practices at 601 W 5th Ave Suite 400, Spokane, WA 99204. The listed phone number is (509) 344-2663.

What is John Shuster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Is John Shuster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Shuster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Shuster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Shuster reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Acute Care Surgery Medical Group, Inc. (Sacramento, CA), Vi Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corp (St Thomas, VI) and Virgin Island Orthopedics And Sports Medicine P C (St Thomas, VI). 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 John Shuster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Shuster accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan and Select Health list John Shuster 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 John Shuster was last updated on January 11, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.