Linda Shields, CRNP
NPI 1215902945 · Nurse Practitioner · Monroeville, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Shields, CRNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Monroeville, PA (NPI 1215902945).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215902945
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- UP004872B (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
180 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 103 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 77 | $100 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$100 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 63 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 549 | 136 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 483 | 90 |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 383 | 71 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 345 | 70 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 225 | 69 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$555 across 21 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-17
- Last updated
- 2025-07-11
- Certified
- 2025-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Shields's NPI number?
- Linda Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215902945, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Shields's specialty?
- Linda Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Linda Shields located?
- Linda Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 2690 Monroeville Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146-2302.
- What is Linda Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Shields is (412) 683-4550.
- Does Linda Shields accept Medicare?
- Linda Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Shields's NPI (1215902945) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.