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Christopher Shields , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Salem, NH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

16 Pelham Rd
Ste 1

Salem, NH 030792826

Telephone 6038982244
Fax 6038982227
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Salem, NH

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs +9.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 5.0 Yrs
State Avg: 12.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Salem, NH (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
6.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
87.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shields (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Salem Specialty Average (5.0 Years) 5.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)
Reporting Year:
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: 2024-06-18
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NH 0911

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.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MA PA4460

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.

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AS0400X

State License MA PA4460

Definition to come...

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AS0400X

State License NH 0911

Definition to come...

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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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 18, 2024

Physician Assistant (License #0911 in NH)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2023

Registered at 575 TURNPIKE ST STE 11, NORTH ANDOVER, MA 018455937 (Tel: 9787941946)

NPI Profile Active August 10, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 10, 2012

Registered at 16 PELHAM RD, STE 1, SALEM, NH 030792826 (Tel: 6038982244)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 10, 2012

Registered at 16 PELHAM RD, STE 1, SALEM, NH 030792826 (Tel: 6038982244)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 10, 2012

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SHIELDS, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 10, 2012

Physician Assistant (License #0911 in NH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 10, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1093062960
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 10, 2012
Last Update: June 18, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

575 Turnpike St Ste 11

North Andover, MA 018455937

Phone: 9787941946

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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