Quick answers
- Does Patricia Larson K. Shields accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patricia Larson K. Shields accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Patricia Larson K. Shields see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 56 Original Medicare patients and 89 services for Patricia Larson K. Shields. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Patricia Larson K. Shields's NPI number?
- 1427257021. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Patricia Larson K. Shields, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 56 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 89 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)51 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure61%
- High cholesterol59%
- Diabetes34%
- Arthritis34%
- COPD23%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Patricia Larson K. Shields is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 417 N Main St, Suite 105Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 996‑0281
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Qualified Speech Language Pathologist, South Dakota →
Other speech-language pathologists in South Dakota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Dakota — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427257021 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians