Shields for Families
NPI 1659506145 · Community/Behavioral Health Agency · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shields for Families is a Community/Behavioral Health Agency organization in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1659506145).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659506145
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Community/Behavioral Health AgencyAgencies
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Kathryn Icenhower, Chief Executive Officer(323) 242-5000
Specialties & taxonomies
Agencies
- Case Management Agency251B00000X
Agencies
- Supports Brokerage Agency251X00000X
Agencies
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-27
- Last updated
- 2025-10-28
- Certified
- 2025-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shields for Families's NPI number?
- Shields for Families's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659506145, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Shields for Families?
- Shields for Families is classified in the NPPES registry as Community/Behavioral Health Agency (Agencies).
- Where is Shields for Families located?
- Shields for Families's practice location on file with NPPES is 11601 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047-5006.
- What is Shields for Families's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shields for Families is (323) 242-5000.
- Does Shields for Families accept Medicare?
- Shields for Families is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for Shields for Families?
- The authorized official listed on Shields for Families's NPPES record is Kathryn Icenhower, Chief Executive Officer. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Shields for Families's NPI active?
- Yes — Shields for Families's NPI (1659506145) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.