Shalen Kouk, MD
NPI 1558748871 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shalen Kouk, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1558748871).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558748871
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.40953 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
425 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 97 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 84 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 78 | $122 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 44 | $27 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 42 | $107 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 188 | 67 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 90 | 55 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 57 | 24 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 53 | 50 |
| Naproxen | 46 | 39 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 | 25 |
| Celecoxib | 29 | 22 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,554 across 16 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
- 2015-05-06
- Last updated
- 2023-03-21
- Certified
- 2023-01-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shalen Kouk's NPI number?
- Shalen Kouk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558748871, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shalen Kouk's specialty?
- Shalen Kouk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shalen Kouk located?
- Shalen Kouk's practice location on file with NPPES is 12700 Southfork Rd Ste 100, Saint Louis, MO 63128-3201.
- What is Shalen Kouk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shalen Kouk is (314) 543-5284.
- Does Shalen Kouk accept Medicare?
- Shalen Kouk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shalen Kouk's NPI active?
- Yes — Shalen Kouk's NPI (1558748871) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.