Keith Shields, PA-C
NPI 1265972350 · Physician Assistant · Cumberland, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Keith Shields, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Cumberland, RI (NPI 1265972350).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265972350
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
349 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 129 | $110 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 95 | $14 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 62 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 34 | $78 |
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 MinutesG0447 | 18 | $22 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 118 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 382 | 109 |
| Lisinopril | 279 | 82 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 248 | 72 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 220 | 52 |
| Omeprazole | 193 | 66 |
| Losartan Potassium | 188 | 55 |
| Simvastatin | 180 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,920 across 94 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
- 2017-03-08
- Last updated
- 2025-07-28
- Certified
- 2025-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Keith Shields's NPI number?
- Keith Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265972350, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Keith Shields's specialty?
- Keith Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Keith Shields located?
- Keith Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 106 Nate Whipple Hwy Ste 101, Cumberland, RI 02864-1403.
- What is Keith Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Keith Shields is (401) 658-2020.
- Does Keith Shields accept Medicare?
- Keith Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Keith Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Keith Shields's NPI (1265972350) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.