Physician Profile
Christian Edward Shield, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shield
Christian Edward Shield, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Richmond, VA. Christian is a 2004 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Christian cared for 5,147 Medicare patients across 5,156 services.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (804) 288-8327
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2810 N PARHAM RD STE 315
Richmond, VA 23294
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,156 services · 5,147 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | Procedure | 19083 |
21 |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
1,724 |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
1,472 |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
720 |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
620 |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
81 |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
72 |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
54 |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
48 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
48 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other diagnostic radiology specialists in Richmond 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shield?
Dr. Shield is a diagnostic radiology in Richmond, VA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shield's address?
Dr. Shield is listed at 2810 N PARHAM RD STE 315, Richmond, VA 23294. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shield?
The number on file is (804) 288-8327. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shield's NPI number?
Dr. Shield's National Provider Identifier is 1740499490. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Shield train?
Dr. Shield attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shield been practicing?
Dr. Shield has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Shield perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shield performs procedures including biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shield confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shield. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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