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- 111 W 2Nd St, La Junta, CO 81050
About Dr. Shand
Based in La Junta, CO, Richard A. Shand, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 103 Medicare patients across 146 services. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes, and urinalysis, manual test. NPI 1497804520 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (719) 384-2771
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
111 W 2ND ST
La Junta, CO 81050
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
Cancer Prevention
- Family cancer risk
Cancer risk
- Family History Of Cancer
Environmental health
- Asbestos Exposure
- Contaminated drinking water exposure
- Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Radon gas exposure
- Tick bite and Lyme disease risk
- Toxic Mold Exposure
- Wildfire smoke and air pollution exposure
- Workplace Chemical Exposure
General wellness
- Chronic Inflammation
Heart health
- Heart Disease Risk
Infectious Disease
- Animal bite and rabies exposure
- Hepatitis B and C exposure
Infectious disease
- Measles and mumps exposure
- Traveler's diarrhea
- Shingles
Kidney health
- Early Kidney Damage
Lifestyle & wellness
- Chronic Stress And Burnout
Lifestyle health
- Unhealthy diet and nutrient deficiency
Longevity
- Accelerated Biological Aging
Metabolic & Lifestyle
- Lack of physical activity
Occupational health
- Asbestos and mineral dust exposure
- Work-Related Back Strain
Occupational Health
- Noise-induced hearing loss risk
Rashes & allergy
Sexual Health
- HIV risk and exposure
Sexual health
- STI Risk And Exposure
Substance use
- Vaping And Nicotine Addiction
Travel health
- Altitude sickness
- Travel-related Infection Risk
Wellness and energy
Workplace health
- Work-related Injury
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Addiction & habits
- Alcohol Reduction Counseling
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Lung cancer screening consult
- Mammogram Referral
Cancer Screening
- Hereditary cancer risk assessment
Checkups & exams
- Annual Wellness Exam
- Executive Physical Exam
Chronic illness
- Medication list review
- Post-hospital follow-up visit
Diagnostics & screening
Environmental health
- Heavy Metal Blood Test
- Lead blood test
- Mold Toxicity Testing
Fitness & body composition
- VO2 Max Test
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart & circulation
- Blood pressure check and medication review
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Hospital-based procedures
- Inpatient medical management
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
- Hepatitis Screening And Vaccine
- Tetanus shot
Infection & Microbiology Tests
- STI and STD Screening
- H. Pylori Breath Test
Lifestyle & Prevention
- Exercise prescription and counseling
- Medical weight loss counseling
Longevity
- Biological Age Test
Lower endoscopy
- Screening colonoscopy
Lungs & Breathing
Metabolic & Weight
Metabolic health
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Prescription
Occupational health
- Breathing test for work
- Food handler medical clearance
- Workplace breath alcohol test
Occupational Health
- Needlestick exposure evaluation
- Respirator clearance exam and fit testing
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Preventive and evaluation
- Preoperative medical clearance
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Preventive imaging
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
- Full Body MRI Scan
Preventive screening
- Fall risk screening
Routine Blood Tests
Screening & labs
- Genetic Health Risk Testing
- Heart Calcium Score
- Hormone Panel Testing
Screening and diagnostic testing
- Blood pressure screening
- Cancer screening and prevention planning
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
- Spirometry
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Travel Health
- Travel vaccines and health advice
Travel medicine
- Altitude sickness prevention pills
- Typhoid vaccine
Wellness
- Body Composition Analysis
Wellness & Screening
- Heart disease risk assessment
Workplace health
- Ergonomic Workstation Evaluation
- Respirator Fit Testing
- Return To Work Clearance
Skin growths
Sleep
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
146 services · 103 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
55 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
26 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
23 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | Office visit | 99442 |
22 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | Office visit | 99211 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1974 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Shand specialize in?
Dr. Shand is an internist in La Junta, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Shand located?
Dr. Shand is listed at 111 W 2Nd St, La Junta, CO 81050. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shand's phone number?
The number on file is (719) 384-2771. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shand's NPI number?
Dr. Shand's National Provider Identifier is 1497804520. 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. Shand go to medical school?
Dr. Shand attended Other, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shand been practicing?
Dr. Shand has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Shand do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shand performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shand confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shand. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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