Dr Joseph Shields, MD - Medicare Interventional Radiology in Burlington, VT

Dr Joseph Shields, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology" physician in Burlington, Vermont. He went to University Of Vermont College Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Interventional Radiology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc and his current practice location is 111 Colchester Ave, Fletcher Allen Health Care Dept Of Radiology, Burlington, Vermont. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (802) 847-3592.

Dr Joseph Shields is licensed to practice in Vermont (license number 42-0010771) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1548237852.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Shields, MD
111 Colchester Ave, Fletcher Allen Health Care Dept Of Radiology,
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
(802) 847-3592
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Shields
GenderMale
SpecialityInterventional Radiology
Experience26 Years
Location111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, Vermont
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joseph Shields attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548237852
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254432032
  • Enrollment ID: I20070724000100

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Shields such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548237852NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0204XRadiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology 42-0010771 (Vermont)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health CareBurlington, VTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc3779491071970

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Joseph Shields allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Vermont Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659309615
PECOS PAC ID: 3779491071
Enrollment ID: O20040406001047

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Joseph Shields is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph Shields, MD
111 Colchester Ave, Fahc/dept Of Radiology,
Burlington, VT 05401-1473

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Dr Joseph Shields, MD
111 Colchester Ave, Fletcher Allen Health Care Dept Of Radiology,
Burlington, VT 05401-1473

Ph: (802) 847-3592

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Radiology Doctors in Burlington, VT

Dr. Sally Herschorn, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 802-847-3592    Fax: 802-847-4822
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Dr. Mark Edgar Lach, MD
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Dr. Deborah Rubin, MD
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Practice Location: 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
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Mr. Ryan Robert Walsh,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-847-0000    

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