Thomas Shields, DPM
NPI 1306955471 · Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Shields, DPM is a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1306955471).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306955471
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Podiatric Medicine PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TX1150 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,123 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 331 | $42 |
| Removal of Skin of Fingernail Or Toenail11765 | 257 | $134 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 171 | $123 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99344 | 137 | $137 |
| Complete Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93923 | 78 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 65 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Shields's NPI number?
- Thomas Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306955471, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Shields's specialty?
- Thomas Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Thomas Shields located?
- Thomas Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002-9000.
- What is Thomas Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Shields is (713) 621-3338.
- Does Thomas Shields accept Medicare?
- Thomas Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Shields's NPI (1306955471) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.