Heather Shields, PA-C
NPI 1871599076 · Physician Assistant · Martins Ferry, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Shields, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Martins Ferry, OH (NPI 1871599076).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871599076
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209 (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
21 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
289 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 144 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $73 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 39 | $104 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 27 | $11 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of High Complexity99496 | 11 | $223 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $11–$223 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 84 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 273 | 55 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 267 | 66 |
| Lisinopril | 200 | 41 |
| Metformin Hcl | 174 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 130 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 119 | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$905 across 54 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
- 2005-06-22
- Last updated
- 2021-07-22
- Certified
- 2021-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Shields's NPI number?
- Heather Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871599076, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Shields's specialty?
- Heather Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Shields located?
- Heather Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 92 N 4th St Ste 26, Martins Ferry, OH 43935-1600.
- What is Heather Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Shields is (740) 633-4360.
- Does Heather Shields accept Medicare?
- Heather Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Shields's NPI (1871599076) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.