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- Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157
About Dr. Shields
Based in Winston Salem, NC, John S. Shields, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. John graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2006. John is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery. Medicare claims data shows John provided 366 services to 345 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee. NPI 1245410497 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (336) 716-2255
- Email not available
Practice Locations
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
Winston Salem, NC 27157
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
366 services · 345 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
59 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
39 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
144 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
91 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Winston Salem 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does John S. Shields specialize in?
John S. Shields is an orthopedic surgeon in Winston Salem, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is John S. Shields located?
John S. Shields is listed at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is John S. Shields's phone number?
The number on file is (336) 716-2255. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John S. Shields?
John S. Shields's National Provider Identifier is 1245410497. 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 John S. Shields train?
John S. Shields attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John S. Shields have?
John S. Shields has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does John S. Shields do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, John S. Shields performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is John S. Shields's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John S. Shields. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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