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Ian A Shields , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Brainerd, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Ian Shields, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Brainerd, MN. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2024, Ian Shields delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2014 S 6TH ST.

Ian Shields is affiliated with St Josephs Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2014 S 6th St

Brainerd, MN 564014529

Telephone 2188297812
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Northern Orthopedics Ltd Facility NPI 1538206982

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Brainerd, MN

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -11.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.6 Yrs
State Avg: 10.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Brainerd, MN (4026 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shields (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Brainerd Specialty Average (13.6 Years) 13.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-03
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MN 15078

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Josephs Medical Center

2014 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 564014529

Phone: 2188297812

St Josephs Medical Center

2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 564014529

Phone: 2188287100

St Josephs Medical Center

523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 564013054

Phone: 2188287394

St Josephs Medical Center

13060 Isle Dr, Baxter, MN 564258331

Phone: 2188282880

St Josephs Medical Center

24087 Cuyuna St, Deerwood, MN 564443301

Phone: 2188335160

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

17 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Steven Bardolph , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1053414466

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Nicholas Lesmeister , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1073933719

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Megan Kempf , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1154971828

Physician Assistant

Dr. Amy Lelwica , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1225164346

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Katierae Herron , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1235809070

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Robertson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1316011729

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location October 03, 2024

Registered at 2014 S 6TH ST, BRAINERD, MN 564014529 (Tel: 2188297812)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 03, 2024

Registered at 1702 UNIVERSITY DR S, FARGO, ND 581034940

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 03, 2024

Recorded as IAN SHIELDS, PA-C

NPI Profile Active February 27, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location February 27, 2018

Registered at 175 W MARK ST, WINONA, MN 559873384 (Tel: 5074575000)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address February 27, 2018

Registered at 67 E SANBORN ST, WINONA, MN 559873779

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 27, 2018

Recorded as IAN SHIELDS

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 27, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 27, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063913853
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 27, 2018
Last Update: October 03, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1702 University Dr S

Fargo, ND 581034940

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