Debra Shield, F.N.P.
NPI 1659788891 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Bay City, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Debra Shield, F.N.P. is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Bay City, TX (NPI 1659788891).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659788891
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- F.N.P.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP125953 (TX)
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
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
56 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 23 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 21 | $66 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 12 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$66 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 154 | 46 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 142 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 89 | 24 |
| Lisinopril | 75 | 23 |
| Meloxicam | 62 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 60 | 19 |
| Simvastatin | 60 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80 across 5 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
- 2014-07-21
- Last updated
- 2014-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Debra Shield's NPI number?
- Debra Shield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659788891, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Debra Shield's specialty?
- Debra Shield is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Debra Shield located?
- Debra Shield's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 Hospital Cir, Bay City, TX 77414-4771.
- What is Debra Shield's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Debra Shield is (979) 241-6190.
- Does Debra Shield accept Medicare?
- Debra Shield is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Debra Shield's NPI active?
- Yes — Debra Shield's NPI (1659788891) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.