Vanessa Shields, PA-C
NPI 1912518390 · Medical Physician Assistant · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vanessa Shields, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1912518390).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912518390
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,515 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 852 | $84 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 542 | $58 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 63 | $120 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 43 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $58–$120 (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 · 73 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 311 | 56 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 159 | 82 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 90 | 19 |
| Mirtazapine | 87 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 82 | 48 |
| Lisinopril | 81 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 143 Henslee DrDickson, TN 37055-2092Phone: (615) 441-5580
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-08-11
- Last updated
- 2025-06-25
- Certified
- 2025-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vanessa Shields's NPI number?
- Vanessa Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912518390, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vanessa Shields's specialty?
- Vanessa Shields is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Vanessa Shields located?
- Vanessa Shields's practice location on file with NPPES is 329 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210-2834.
- What is Vanessa Shields's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vanessa Shields is (615) 244-6900.
- Does Vanessa Shields accept Medicare?
- Vanessa Shields is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vanessa Shields's NPI active?
- Yes — Vanessa Shields's NPI (1912518390) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.