Michael Shives, PA-C
NPI 1629158639 · Physician Assistant · Hagerstown, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Shives, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Hagerstown, MD (NPI 1629158639).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629158639
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C03466 (MD)
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
19 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
379 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 | 98 | $61 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 73 | $18 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 54 | $141 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 44 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $77 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 166 | 73 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 122 | 91 |
| Celecoxib | 80 | 54 |
| Methylprednisolone | 68 | 60 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 56 | 54 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 39 | 30 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$99 across 3 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
- 2006-10-16
- Last updated
- 2023-09-20
- Certified
- 2023-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Shives's NPI number?
- Michael Shives's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629158639, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Shives's specialty?
- Michael Shives is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Shives located?
- Michael Shives's practice location on file with NPPES is 13 Western Maryland Pkwy Ste 104, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
- What is Michael Shives's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Shives is (301) 665-4575.
- Does Michael Shives accept Medicare?
- Michael Shives is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Shives's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Shives's NPI (1629158639) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.