Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Andrew Shields, MD

Nuclear Imaging & Therapy Physician (CMS: Nuclear Medicine) · Nuclear Cardiology Physician · Auburn, WA

  • NPI 1437237898
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
202 N Division St, Plaza One
Auburn, WA 980014939
(206) 963-5339
fax (253) 288-2203
Mailing address
16243 25Th Ave Sw
Burien, WA 981662611

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 13, 2014
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207UN0902X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00024085

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437237898. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
971
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$38,754
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
78452 Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 264 264 $76
93016 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 227 227 $21
93018 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 227 227 $14
78306 Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 55 51 $42
78226 Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system 50 45 $34
78264 Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 35 35 $37
78582 Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation 27 27 $49
78227 Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs 18 18 $42
78708 Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration 15 15 $55
38792 Injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node 14 14 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Auburn Nuclear Imaging & Therapy Physician, average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Andrew Shields's medical specialty?
Dr. Andrew Shields practices Nuclear Imaging & Therapy Physician in Auburn, WA.
Where does Dr. Andrew Shields practice?
Dr. Andrew Shields practices at 202 N Division St, Auburn, WA 980014939. Office phone: 2069635339.
What is Dr. Andrew Shields's NPI?
Dr. Andrew Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437237898, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Andrew Shields accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Shields accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Andrew Shields commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect (HCPCS 78452); Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician (HCPCS 93016); Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (HCPCS 93018). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.