DR. FRANK W SHIELDS IV MD
NPI 1740443878
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since July 09, 2008PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2006 OLD CLINIC, CB #7510, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(919) 966-4400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Frank W Shields Iv Md NPPES

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

DR. FRANK W SHIELDS IV MD (NPI 1740443878) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2011-00432) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740443878
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANK W SHIELDS IVCredential: MD
Location Address2006 OLD CLINIC, CB #7510Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
Mailing Address14 Greystone CtDurham, NC 27713-9362 · (703) 869-8798
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 2014
NPI 1740443878 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License Licensed in NC · 2011-00432
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 0116020468 (VA)
2006 OLD CLINIC, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Frank W Shields Iv Md 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27599 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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

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 Frank Shields's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frank Shields is 1740443878. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2008.

Where is Frank Shields located?

Frank Shields practices at 2006 Old Clinic Cb #7510, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (919) 966-4400.

What is Frank Shields's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Frank Shields enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frank Shields is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Frank Shields accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Frank 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 Frank Shields was last updated on April 8, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.