Russell E Shields, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Paducah, KY

Russell E Shields, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Paducah, Kentucky. He went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Radiology Group Of Paducah Psc and his current practice location is 3160 Parisa Dr, Paducah, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 444-0878.

Russell E Shields is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 28841) 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 1477549483.

Contact Information

Russell E Shields, MD
3160 Parisa Dr,
Paducah, KY 42003-4514
(270) 444-0878
(270) 444-6252

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRussell E Shields
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience33 Years
Location3160 Parisa Dr, Paducah, Kentucky
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:
  • Russell E Shields attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477549483
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739235318
  • Enrollment ID: I20100511000455

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Russell E Shields such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477549483NPI-NPPES
64288418MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 28841 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Health PaducahPaducah, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Radiology Group Of Paducah Psc731584508812

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. Russell E Shields allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRadiology Group Of Paducah Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295721454
PECOS PAC ID: 7315845088
Enrollment ID: O20031219000639

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. Russell E 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
Russell E Shields, MD
Po Box 139,
Evansville, IN 47701-0139

Ph: (812) 471-1591
Russell E Shields, MD
3160 Parisa Dr,
Paducah, KY 42003-4514

Ph: (270) 444-0878

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