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Active NPI 1689737967 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul J Shields , MD

Internal Medicine • Naples, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Shields, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Naples, FL. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1988, Dr. Shields delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 8TH ST N.

Dr. Shields maintains professional affiliations with Millennium Physician Group Llc, The Moorings Incorporated and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, established patient outpatient office visit, complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

400 8th St N

Naples, FL 341025519

Telephone 2396493316
Fax 2394305596
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Naples Medical Center Pa Facility NPI 1982615126

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Naples, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +14.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.2 Yrs
State Avg: 26.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
232 Specialists

Practicing in Naples, FL (10650 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
19.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
50.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shields (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Naples Specialty Average (23.2 Years) 23.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
522 212 $17.66 $8.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
484 207 $185.99 $91.66
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
409 203 $15.54 $7.59
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
362 191 $21.12 $10.35
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)
204 149 $26.78 $13.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
186 118 $261.87 $129.21
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
184 184 $265.52 $129.50
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes
180 180 $38.26 $18.65
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
165 123 $33.60 $16.46
81003 Automated urinalysis test
115 92 $4.50 $2.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
87 77 $115.64 $57.01
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)
79 52 $16.92 $8.19
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
76 76 $67.16 $32.91
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free
74 74 $148.72 $81.29
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level
67 53 $30.16 $14.78
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level
63 49 $19.42 $9.52
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free
57 41 $18.04 $8.84
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
56 47 $29.49 $14.50
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level
46 36 $27.26 $13.36
82746 Folic acid level
44 40 $29.40 $14.41
83550 Iron binding capacity
43 33 $17.48 $8.57
83540 Iron level
43 33 $12.94 $6.34
83735 Magnesium level
39 35 $13.40 $6.57
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total
35 27 $36.78 $18.02
82306 Vitamin d-3 level
35 33 $59.20 $29.01
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated
34 26 $6.34 $3.11
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free
32 23 $36.78 $18.02
84550 Uric acid level, blood
20 16 $9.04 $4.43
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)
19 19 $38.62 $18.92
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous
19 19 $36.10 $17.69
85652 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated
18 12 $5.40 $2.65
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity
17 17 $420.20 $207.11

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-17
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License FL ME62050

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
371364400 (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rrmc
110058860 (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
17878 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Moorings Incorporated

120 Moorings Park Dr, Naples, FL 341052122

Millennium Physician Group Llc

400 8th St N, Naples, FL 341025519

Phone: 2392615511

The Moorings Incorporated

130 Moorings Park Dr, Naples, FL 341052122

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

37 Associated Practitioners
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Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rhonda Haley , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1043523756

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Yasel Trujillo

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1114882784
Dr. Albert Kerns , MD

Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

NPI 1124181409

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Shannon Murphy , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1134109028

Physician Assistant

Dr. Kavitha Gudur , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1194888479

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
📍
Updated Business Mailing Address January 17, 2024

Registered at 2675 WINKLER AVE FL 2, FORT MYERS, FL 339019342 (Tel: 8778563774)

NPI Profile Active March 09, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location March 09, 2010

Registered at 400 8TH ST N, NAPLES, FL 341025519 (Tel: 2392615511)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address March 09, 2010

Registered at 400 8TH ST N, NAPLES, FL 341025519 (Tel: 2392615511)

👤
Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 09, 2010

Recorded as PAUL SHIELDS, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 09, 2010

Internal Medicine (License #ME62050 in FL)

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689737967
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 18, 2006
Last Update: January 17, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2

Fort Myers, FL 339019342

Phone: 8778563774

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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