Wright Shields, MD
NPI 1720034937 · Internal Medicine Physician · New Bern, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wright Shields, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New Bern, NC (NPI 1720034937).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720034937
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33892 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 67 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 242 | 92 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 128 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 112 | 48 |
| Omeprazole | 105 | 55 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 93 | 33 |
| Simvastatin | 89 | 35 |
| Lisinopril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2011-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wright Shields's NPI number?
- Wright Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720034937, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wright Shields's specialty?
- Wright Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wright Shields located?
- Wright Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 702 Newman Rd, New Bern, NC 28562-5238.
- What is Wright Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wright Shields is (252) 633-5333.
- Does Wright Shields accept Medicare?
- Wright Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wright Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Wright Shields's NPI (1720034937) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.