Justin Shults, M.D.
NPI 1679507586 · Anesthesiology Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Justin Shults, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1679507586).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679507586
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M4539 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
199 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 26 | $42 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 26 | $28 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 25 | $42 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 23 | $283 |
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 22 | $25 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 14 | $128 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$171 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2016-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Justin Shults's NPI number?
- Justin Shults's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679507586, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Justin Shults's specialty?
- Justin Shults is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Justin Shults located?
- Justin Shults's practice location on file with NPPES is 45 Ne Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78216-5832.
- What is Justin Shults's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Justin Shults is (210) 375-7790.
- Does Justin Shults accept Medicare?
- Justin Shults is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Justin Shults's NPI active?
- Yes — Justin Shults's NPI (1679507586) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.