Russell Shields, MD
NPI 1477549483 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Paducah, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Shields, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Paducah, KY (NPI 1477549483).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477549483
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 28841 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
3,021 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 489 | $8 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 250 | $33 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 155 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 144 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 116 | $10 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 100 | $9 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-26
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Shields's NPI number?
- Russell Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477549483, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Shields's specialty?
- Russell Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Russell Shields located?
- Russell Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 3160 Parisa Dr, Paducah, KY 42003-4514.
- What is Russell Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Shields is (270) 444-0878.
- Does Russell Shields accept Medicare?
- Russell Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Shields's NPI (1477549483) 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.