Margaret Shires, GNP-C
NPI 1629211727 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Shelby, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margaret Shires, GNP-C is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1629211727).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629211727
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- GNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5004379 (NC)
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 tenure28% of score
17 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
147 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 31 | $122 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 30 | $85 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 29 | $101 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 26 | $60 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 18 | $66 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 93 | 20 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 38 | — |
| Gabapentin | 21 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 20 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 19 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 19 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-20
- Last updated
- 2025-08-19
- Certified
- 2025-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margaret Shires's NPI number?
- Margaret Shires's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629211727, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margaret Shires's specialty?
- Margaret Shires is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Margaret Shires located?
- Margaret Shires's practice location on file with NPPES is 951 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby, NC 28150-3565.
- What is Margaret Shires's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margaret Shires is (704) 487-4677.
- Does Margaret Shires accept Medicare?
- Margaret Shires is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margaret Shires's NPI active?
- Yes — Margaret Shires's NPI (1629211727) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.