Provider Profile

Kathleen K. Shields, CRNP

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About Kathleen Shields

Kathleen K. Shields, CRNP is a nurse practitioner — gerontology based in Birmingham, AL. Medicare claims data shows Kathleen provided 39 services to 25 patients. The services billed most often include prolonged home or residence evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by the physician or quali and residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes.

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Education & Training

School Other Graduated: 2018

Specialty

Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

AL license1-153586
NPI1780169037
NPI issued10/02/2018

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Kathleen K. Shields's specialty?

Kathleen K. Shields is a nurse practitioner in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Kathleen K. Shields?

Kathleen K. Shields is listed at 1201 11Th Ave S Ste 305, Birmingham, AL 35205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Kathleen K. Shields?

The number on file is (205) 996-2770. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Kathleen K. Shields?

Kathleen K. Shields's National Provider Identifier is 1780169037. 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 Kathleen K. Shields's education?

Kathleen K. Shields attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Kathleen K. Shields have?

Kathleen K. Shields has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Kathleen K. Shields known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Kathleen K. Shields the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Kathleen K. Shields's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kathleen K. Shields. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.