Kari Shields, MD
NPI 1285661462 · Family Medicine Physician · Ashland, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kari Shields, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ashland, KY (NPI 1285661462).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285661462
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35467 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,297 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 1,464 | $69 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 515 | $100 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 318 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$124 (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 · 411 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 2,988 | 505 |
| Furosemide | 2,177 | 404 |
| Potassium Chloride | 2,161 | 338 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 1,988 | 227 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,965 | 340 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,926 | 248 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-26
- Last updated
- 2020-07-16
- Certified
- 2020-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kari Shields's NPI number?
- Kari Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285661462, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kari Shields's specialty?
- Kari Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kari Shields located?
- Kari Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 State Route 5, Ashland, KY 41102-9102.
- What is Kari Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kari Shields is (606) 474-0669.
- Does Kari Shields accept Medicare?
- Kari Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kari Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Kari Shields's NPI (1285661462) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.