KATHERINE ELIZABETH SHIELDS APRN
NPI 1871281543
Nurse Practitioner in La Marque, TX
About Katherine Elizabeth Shields Aprn NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KATHERINE ELIZABETH SHIELDS APRN (NPI 1871281543) is an individual nurse practitioner in La Marque, Texas, licensed in Texas (1088519) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2020).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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
Katherine Elizabeth Shields Aprn 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Katherine Shields reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
La Marque, TX 77568
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
Galveston, TX 77555
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 61 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77568 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
LA MARQUE, TX 77568
LA MARQUE, TX 77568
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 Katherine Shields's NPI number?
The NPI number for Katherine Shields is 1871281543. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2023.
Where is Katherine Shields located?
Katherine Shields practices at 2600 Fm 1764 Rd Ste 190, La Marque, TX 77568. The listed phone number is (281) 866-8964.
What is Katherine Shields's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.
Is Katherine Shields enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Katherine 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 Katherine Shields's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katherine Shields reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Aic Urgent Care. PLLC (La Marque, TX) and Texas Em-I Medical Services PA (Galveston, 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 Katherine Shields's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Katherine Shields accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Katherine 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 Katherine Shields affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Katherine Shields is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Katherine Shields was last updated on May 1, 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.
# Katherine Elizabeth Shields, APRN · NPI 1871281543
Nurse Practitioner physician in La Marque, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 1, 2023.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1871281543 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 1, 2023
- **Primary specialty:** Nurse Practitioner · taxonomy 363L00000X
- **State license:** 1088519 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2600 FM 1764 RD STE 190, La Marque, TX 77568-2826
- **Phone:** (281) 866-8964
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Aic Urgent Care. PLLC (NPI 1962788125, La Marque, TX); Texas Em-I Medical Services PA (NPI 1447598842, Galveston, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston, class of 2020
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 1, 2023
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1871281543) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.