Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Aaron Shives, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Watertown, SD
- NPI 1659338747
- Accepts Medicare
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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511 14Th Ave Ne
Watertown, SD 572016811
(605) 886-8482
fax (605) 884-4300 - Mailing address
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506 1St Ave Se
Watertown, SD 572014402
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 17, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Dakota #1918
- Medicaid
- SD #5605113
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659338747. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,929
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$177,260
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 1,020 | 11 | $23 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 522 | 221 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 239 | 160 | $126 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 195 | 126 | $89 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 188 | 160 | $13 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 181 | 75 | $61 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 164 | 164 | $128 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 164 | 164 | $10 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 156 | 133 | $10 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 142 | 59 | $10 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 95. This provider delivers 52× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$735
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFIZER INC. | 17 | $166.35 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $137.58 | |
| Grifols USA, LLC | 3 | $57.63 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 3 | $54.74 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $47.20 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2 | $38.12 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 2 | $37.28 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 2 | $33.11 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo Inc. | 2 | $30.58 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 2 | $28.96 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 1 | $25.50 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $24.24 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $14.13 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $13.73 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $13.32 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,001
Patients
867
Total drug cost
$47,814
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 642 | 118 | $7,703 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 478 | 122 | $8,023 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 338 | 55 | $2,012 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 314 | 76 | $5,617 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 299 | 72 | $2,504 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 290 | 53 | $4,138 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 210 | 57 | $1,320 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 205 | 48 | $2,564 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 193 | 49 | $2,640 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 182 | 37 | $2,532 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Aaron Shives's medical specialty?
Dr. Aaron Shives practices Family Medicine Physician in Watertown, SD.
Where does Dr. Aaron Shives practice?
Dr. Aaron Shives practices at 511 14Th Ave Ne, Watertown, SD 572016811. Office phone: 6058868482.
What is Dr. Aaron Shives's NPI?
Dr. Aaron Shives's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659338747, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Aaron Shives accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Aaron Shives accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Aaron Shives commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.