Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Wright Shields, MD

Internal Medicine Physician · New Bern, NC

  • NPI 1720034937
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
702 Newman RD
New Bern, NC 285625238
(252) 633-5333
fax (252) 633-9443
Mailing address
Po Box 12248
New Bern, NC 285612248

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 7, 2011
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #33892
Medicaid
NC #8975913

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720034937. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
10,081
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$304,143
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 1,681 20 $23
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 942 656 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 866 416 $121
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 793 418 $8
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 684 406 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 643 406 $10
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 566 385 $13
J3489 Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg 320 64 $9
81003 Automated urinalysis test 297 233 $2
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 217 151 $9

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in New Bern Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 168. This provider delivers 60× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,400
Patients
1,094
Total drug cost
$66,196
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 723 178 $9,450
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 388 99 $2,568
Omeprazole Generic 387 99 $6,553
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 333 78 $5,122
Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) Brand 329 68 $4,578
Simvastatin Generic 292 66 $3,015
Trazodone Hcl Generic 254 72 $6,973
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 245 63 $3,612
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 244 61 $1,113
Lisinopril Generic 242 70 $2,062

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Wright Shields's medical specialty?
Dr. Wright Shields practices Internal Medicine Physician in New Bern, NC.
Where does Dr. Wright Shields practice?
Dr. Wright Shields practices at 702 Newman RD, New Bern, NC 285625238. Office phone: 2526335333.
What is Dr. Wright Shields's NPI?
Dr. Wright Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720034937, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Wright Shields commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.