JOSHUA SHIELDS M.D.
NPI 1992064471
Preventive Medicine - Aerospace Medicine in Apo, AE

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Preventive Medicine with taxonomy code 2083A0100X and a focus in Aerospace Medicine.

Active since May 03, 2012PECOS Enrolled

UNIT 3690, APO, AE 09126(314) 452-8045 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Secondary Taxonomies
Secondary Locations
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Male
Preventive Medicine
Aerospace Medicine
PECOS Enrolled

About JOSHUA SHIELDS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joshua Shields, a provider established in Apo, with a medical specialization in Preventive Medicine, focusing in aerospace medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1992064471 assigned on May 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2083A0100X with license number 27575 (NE). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI: 1992064471 Verify this NPI
Provider Name: JOSHUA SHIELDS M.D.
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: UNIT 3690 APO, AE 09126
Location Phone: (314) 452-8045
Mailing Address: UNIT 3690 APO, AE 09126
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 05-03-2012
Last Update Date: 02-10-2022
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Secondary Locations

18th Medical Group Unit 5142
APO, AP 96368
(315) 630-4780

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification: Preventive Medicine Aerospace Medicine
Taxonomy Code: 2083A0100X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: 27575
License State: NE
Taxonomy Description: Aerospace medicine focuses on the clinical care, research, and operational support of the health, safety, and performance of crewmembers and passengers of air and space vehicles, together with the support personnel who assist operation of such vehicles. This population often works and lives in remote, isolated, extreme, or enclosed environments under conditions of physical and psychological stress. Practitioners strive for an optimal human-machine match in occupational settings rich with environmental hazards and engineering countermeasures.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No.	Taxonomy Code	Type	Classification / Specialization	License No. (State)
1	207L00000X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Anesthesiology	BP10043699 (TX)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Joshua Shields is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.