Physician Profile
Courtney Shands, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shands
Based in Saint Louis, MO, Courtney Shands, MD is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Courtney graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, Courtney cared for 2,156 Medicare patients across 4,924 services. The services billed most often include bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. NPI 1902880362 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (314) 567-6071
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12855 N 40 DR SUITE 375
Saint Louis, MO 63141
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,924 services · 2,156 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
106 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
70 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51728 |
54 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
53 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | Procedure | 51720 |
42 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
32 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other urologists in Saint Louis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Shands's specialty?
Dr. Shands is an urologist in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Shands?
Dr. Shands is listed at 12855 N 40 Dr Suite 375, Saint Louis, MO 63141. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Shands?
The number on file is (314) 567-6071. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shands's NPI number?
Dr. Shands's National Provider Identifier is 1902880362. 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
What is Dr. Shands's medical education?
Dr. Shands attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shands been practicing?
Dr. Shands has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Shands known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shands performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of abdomen, 1 view and complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shands confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shands. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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