Shane Kudela, MD
NPI 1831177179 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shane Kudela, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1831177179).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831177179
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40712 (GA)
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
20 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
4,749 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 1,520 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 475 | $10 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 232 | $81 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 135 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 133 | $8 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis Without Contrast74176 | 125 | $78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$221 across 2 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
- 2006-01-06
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shane Kudela's NPI number?
- Shane Kudela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831177179, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shane Kudela's specialty?
- Shane Kudela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shane Kudela located?
- Shane Kudela's practice location on file with NPPES is 1230 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30606.
- What is Shane Kudela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shane Kudela is (706) 548-7581.
- Does Shane Kudela accept Medicare?
- Shane Kudela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shane Kudela's NPI active?
- Yes — Shane Kudela's NPI (1831177179) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.