Provider Profile
Margaret B. Shires, GNP-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Margaret Shires
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — gerontology, Margaret B. Shires, GNP-C practices in Shelby, NC. Medicare claims data shows Margaret provided 147 services to 120 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, and residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes. NPI 1629211727 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (704) 487-4677
- Email not available
Practice Locations
951 WENDOVER HEIGHTS DR
Shelby, NC 28150
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology 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
Back & Spine
Bladder & Urinary
Brain & Memory
- Agitation and Sundowning
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Memory loss
- Parkinson's disease
Brain & Nerves
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Shaky Hands and Tremors
- Stroke Aftercare
Breathing & Lungs
- Shortness of breath
Digestive & Gut
- Acid reflux
- Fecal incontinence
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
Digestive Health
- Constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
Endocrine & Hormones
- Underactive Thyroid
Endocrine & Metabolic
General Health
- Elderly Frailty
General Senior Health
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Managing multiple medications
- Severe dehydration
- Short stature and growth concerns
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Heart & Circulation
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Infections
- Seasonal Flu and Viruses
- Shingles
Joints & Bones
Kidney & Urinary
Lung & Respiratory
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- COPD
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Mobility & Balance
- Frequent falls
- Orthostatic hypotension
Nerves & Sensation
Pain
Sensory
- Hearing loss
Skin
- Dry Itchy Skin in Elderly
- Unexplained Bruising
Skin & Wounds
- Non-Healing Wounds
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
Procedures & services
Bladder & Urinary
- Incontinence Evaluation
Brain & Memory
- Cognitive and memory screening
Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Caregiver Support and Counseling
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Care Evaluation
Diagnostic Tests
- Heart Monitor Referral
General Health
- Pre-surgery medical clearance
General Senior Health
- Post-hospital transitional care
- Senior Nutrition Evaluation
Heart & Circulation
Home & Facility Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Senior Living Medical Care
In-Office Treatments
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Lab & Monitoring
- Complete Blood Count
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
Lab Tests & Screening
- Cholesterol screening
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Medication Management
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Mental Health
- Depression screening
Minor Procedures
- Bladder Catheter Placement and Care
- Earwax removal
Mobility & Safety
- Fall risk assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Evaluation
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
Pain Management
- Knee Joint Injections
Preventive Care
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
Referrals & Care Coordination
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
- Hearing Test Referral
- Home Health Care Referral
- Occupational Therapy Referral
- Speech and Swallowing Therapy Referral
Referrals & Coordination
- Physical Therapy Referral
Specialized Care
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Vaccines & Injections
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
- Tetanus Booster Shot
- Vitamin B12 Injection
Vaccines & Prevention
Wound Care
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
- Skin Tear Treatment
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
147 services · 120 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | Office visit | 99310 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
26 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
18 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more | Office visit | 99306 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Margaret B. Shires?
Margaret B. Shires is a nurse practitioner in Shelby, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology”.
NPI registry
What is Margaret B. Shires's address?
Margaret B. Shires is listed at 951 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby, NC 28150. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Margaret B. Shires?
The number on file is (704) 487-4677. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Margaret B. Shires?
Margaret B. Shires's National Provider Identifier is 1629211727. 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
How much experience does Margaret B. Shires have?
Margaret B. Shires has 17+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2009. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Margaret B. Shires perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Margaret B. Shires 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 Margaret B. Shires's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Margaret B. Shires. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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