Christopher Shields , PA-C
Physician Assistant • Salem, NH
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Christopher Shields, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Salem, NH. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Christopher Shields delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 16 PELHAM RD.
Christopher Shields is affiliated with Community Medical Associates, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
16 Pelham Rd
Ste 1
Salem, NH 030792826
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2012
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Salem, NH
Practicing in Salem, NH (954 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
J3301
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
|
46 | 23 | $50.00 | $1.08 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
33 | 33 | $165.00 | $77.58 |
|
27130
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
|
31 | 30 | $2732.26 | $180.13 |
|
27447
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
|
28 | 27 | $2230.00 | $180.31 |
|
20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
|
27 | 26 | $228.15 | $56.71 |
|
73564
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
|
15 | 15 | $261.33 | $39.33 |
|
73502
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
|
14 | 14 | $200.00 | $40.17 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
12 | 11 | $300.00 | $110.58 |
|
73562
X-ray of knee, 3 views
|
11 | 11 | $220.00 | $34.77 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
11 | 11 | $265.00 | $97.85 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2024-06-18NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AS0400X
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Community Medical Associates, Inc.
323 Lowell St, Andover, MA 018104659
Phone: 9784754202
Community Medical Associates, Inc.
70 E St, Methuen, MA 018444597
Phone: 9786870151
Community Medical Associates, Inc.
70 E St, Methuen, MA 018444597
Phone: 9786822310
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
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Career & Practice History Timeline
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Physician Assistant (License #0911 in NH)
Registered at 575 TURNPIKE ST STE 11, NORTH ANDOVER, MA 018455937 (Tel: 9787941946)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 16 PELHAM RD, STE 1, SALEM, NH 030792826 (Tel: 6038982244)
Registered at 16 PELHAM RD, STE 1, SALEM, NH 030792826 (Tel: 6038982244)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SHIELDS, PA-C
Physician Assistant (License #0911 in NH)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
575 Turnpike St Ste 11
North Andover, MA 018455937
Phone: 9787941946
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