Robert James Shields, DPM
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 246
- Part D claims, 2024
- 456
- MIPS score, 2024
- 93
- Hospital affiliations
- 4
- Industry payments
- $56
- Practice address
- 1360 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018
- Practice phone
- Call (859) 344-5555
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Virtual Health Center - Dolwick
Urgent Care Center · Erlanger, Kentucky
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Robert James Shields is a podiatric surgeon in Erlanger, Kentucky
Robert Shields practices at Virtual Health Center - Dolwick in Erlanger, Kentucky.
Robert Shields' NPI, 1740668839, was assigned on May 11, 2015. Robert Shields graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2015. Robert Shields holds Kentucky license 268170.
- NPI
- 1740668839NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 6507121860
- NPI enumeration date
- May 11, 2015
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (859) 344-5555
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 37
- Medical school graduation
- 2015
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Robert James Shields practices at Virtual Health Center - Dolwick in Erlanger, Kentucky
Robert Shields' primary practice is Virtual Health Center - Dolwick, at 1360 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018. The practice phone is (859) 344-5555.
- Virtual Health Center - Dolwick1360 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018Phone(859) 344-5555
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Robert James Shields is affiliated with 7 sites of care and 1 medical group
Robert Shields' primary practice is Virtual Health Center - Dolwick in Erlanger, Kentucky. Robert Shields is also affiliated with St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood Hospital. The medical group on file is St. Elizabeth Physicians. Dmand AI also links Robert Shields to 3 more hospitals, 1 group practice or clinic and 1 home health agency, each named with a free account. Robert Shields' employer is on file too: an urgent care center.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Robert James Shields' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Robert Shields practices, 7 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Virtual Health Center - Dolwick | Available with a free account |
| +6 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Robert James Shields is one of 120 podiatric surgeons in Kentucky
Foot and ankle surgery is Robert Shields' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 213ES0103X. Dmand AI has Robert Shields' licenses on file in 2 states: Kentucky and Ohio.
Specialties and state licenses
- Foot and ankle surgery podiatrist, KentuckyPrimary
- Podiatrist, Ohio
Podiatric surgeons near Robert Shields
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Robert James Shields treated 246 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73
CMS counts 246 Medicare patients who saw Robert Shields in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 111 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 12% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.21, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Robert Shields' median patient age at 65, with 49% women.
Robert Shields' Medicare patients by age, 2024
Robert Shields' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women12651%
- Men12049%
Chronic conditions among Robert Shields' Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis67%
- Diabetes46%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Anxiety30%
- Mood disorders30%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Robert Shields' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 65
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women49%
- Men51%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Robert James Shields wrote 456 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Robert Shields wrote 456 Medicare Part D claims for 199 patients. 97% of them were for generic drugs.
Robert Shields' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic444 claims97%
- Brand-name12 claims3%
Drug classes CMS tracks in Robert Shields' Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids13%58 of 456 claims
- Antibiotics47%216 of 456 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Robert James Shields scored 93 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 93 out of 100 for Robert Shields for performance year 2024, reported through an alternative payment model (APM). Robert Shields accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 101 procedures of removal of tissue by Robert Shields, more than 85% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Robert Shields' MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 93of 100Final score
- 86of 100Quality
- 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Where Robert Shields ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Removal of nail tissue
- 69th percentile104 procedures
- Removal of tissue
- 85th percentile101 procedures
- Removal or shaving of skin growth
- 68th percentile15 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Removal of skin lesions: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Skin biopsy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Robert James Shields received $56 in industry payments in 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 3 general payments to Robert Shields from 3 drug and device companies in 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Kerecis Limited paid the most, $20.
Companies that paid Robert Shields the most, 2025 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Robert James Shields graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Robert Shields graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2015.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Robert James Shields's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Robert James Shields' NPI number?
Robert James Shields' NPI number is 1740668839. It was assigned on May 11, 2015, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What does Robert James Shields specialize in?
Robert James Shields is a podiatric surgeon in Erlanger, Kentucky. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (taxonomy code 213ES0103X).
Where does Robert James Shields practice?
Robert Shields practices at 1360 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018. Robert Shields' primary practice is Virtual Health Center - Dolwick in Erlanger, Kentucky. Dmand AI also links Robert Shields to 3 hospitals, 1 group practice or clinic and 1 home health agency.
What is Robert James Shields' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Robert Shields is (859) 344-5555.
What is Robert James Shields' medical license number?
Robert Shields holds Kentucky license 268170, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.
Which states has Robert James Shields been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Robert Shields in Kentucky and Ohio.
Which hospitals is Robert James Shields affiliated with?
Robert Shields is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood Hospital. Dmand AI links Robert Shields to 3 more hospitals.
What medical group is Robert James Shields part of?
Robert Shields is linked to St. Elizabeth Physicians.
Does Robert James Shields accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS lists Robert Shields as accepting Medicare assignment.
What is Robert James Shields' MIPS score?
Robert Shields' MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 93 out of 100, reported through an alternative payment model (APM).
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How many Medicare patients does Robert James Shields see?
CMS counts 246 Medicare patients who saw Robert Shields in 2024, with an average age of 73.
Where did Robert James Shields go to medical school?
Robert Shields graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2015.
Has Robert James Shields received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $56 in general payments to Robert Shields from 3 companies from 2025 to 2025. The largest total came from Kerecis Limited.
How long has Robert James Shields been practicing?
Robert Shields graduated from medical school in 2015, 11 years ago.
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