NICOLE SHIELDS AU.D.
NPI 1740697465
Audiologist in Marietta, GA

Active since July 15, 2014Accepts Medicare Assignment
92.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
699 CHURCH ST NE, SUITE 340, MARIETTA, GA 30060(678) 355-1620 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Nicole Shields Au.d. NPPES

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

NICOLE SHIELDS AU.D. (NPI 1740697465) is an individual audiologist in Marietta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (AUD003961) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. She is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of University Of Florida College Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740697465
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE SHIELDSCredential: AU.D.
Location Address699 CHURCH ST NE, SUITE 340Marietta, GA 30060-1110
Mailing Address118 Scenic View CtAtlanta, GA 30339-3666 · (678) 793-8497
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 2014
NPI 1740697465 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code231H00000X
License Licensed in GA · AUD003961
Definition
(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.
699 CHURCH ST NE, Marietta, GA 30060

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicole Shields Au.d. 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 ID9931321148
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141103002192

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 92557
A comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test assesses your ability to hear and understand spoken words. It includes hearing tests to check for issues with sound perception and speech tests to evaluate your word recognition. It's a crucial step in identifying any hearing or speech problems.
108 services107 patients
Test to assess middle ear function 92567
A test to assess middle ear function, also known as an impedance audiometry, helps evaluate how well your middle ear works. It measures the movement of your eardrum in response to changes in air pressure. This can help identify issues like fluid build-up, ear infections, or eardrum perforations.
71 services71 patients
Analysis and reprogramming of inner ear implant (7 years or older) 92604
An analysis and reprogramming of an inner ear implant involves checking the device's performance and adjusting its settings for optimal hearing. This non-invasive procedure helps ensure the implant continues to meet the patient's hearing needs.
58 services29 patients
Evaluation of hearing function related to surgically implanted hearing device, first hour 92626
This procedure assesses how well your surgically implanted hearing device is working. It involves a series of tests conducted over an hour to measure your hearing ability and device performance. It's a crucial step in ensuring your hearing health.
28 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110035
Location677 Church StreetMarietta, GA 30060 · Cobb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30060 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
$56.84 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $14.21 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

92.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.38
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Audiologist
699 CHURCH ST NE, SUITE 340
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Obstetrics & Gynecology
699 CHURCH ST NE, SUITE 300
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
699 CHURCH ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Advanced Practice Midwife
699 CHURCH ST NE, SUITE 500
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Obstetrics & Gynecology
699 CHURCH ST NE, SUITE 300
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
699 CHURCH ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
699 CHURCH ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Otolaryngology
699 CHURCH ST NE, STE 340
MARIETTA, GA 30060

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 Nicole Shields's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Shields is 1740697465. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2014.

Where is Nicole Shields located?

Nicole Shields practices at 699 Church St NE Suite 340, Marietta, GA 30060. The listed phone number is (678) 355-1620.

What is Nicole Shields's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Is Nicole Shields enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole 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.

What insurance does Nicole Shields accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Nicole 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 Nicole Shields affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Shields is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Shields was last updated on October 1, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.