Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields, MD

Nuclear Radiology Physician (CMS: Nuclear Medicine) · Charlottesville, VA

  • NPI 1154398642
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1240 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 229080817
(434) 924-9333
fax (434) 243-3938
Additional location
1215 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 229080816
(434) 924-9400
fax (434) 982-1618
Mailing address
Po Box 9007
Charlottesville, VA 229069007

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 2, 2021
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085N0904X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101267678

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154398642. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
670
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$103,663
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
78815 Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 315 290 $113
78816 Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan 112 92 $114
78452 Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 52 52 $76
78306 Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 50 43 $39
78815 Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 38 34 $924
78264 Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 20 20 $36
79101 Radioactive drug therapy through a vein 18 12 $94
A9552 Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries 17 17 $529
78195 Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system 12 12 $56
78452 Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 12 12 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Charlottesville Nuclear Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 416. This provider delivers 1.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18,057
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pfizer INC. 20 $17,940.00
Telix Pharmaceuticals 1 $116.55

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$17,940
Food and Beverage
$117

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields's medical specialty?
Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields practices Nuclear Radiology Physician in Charlottesville, VA.
Where does Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields practice?
Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields practices at 1240 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 229080817. Office phone: 4349249333.
What is Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields's NPI?
Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154398642, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lale Kostakoglu Shields commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (HCPCS 78815); Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan (HCPCS 78816); Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect (HCPCS 78452). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.