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Nurse Practitioner

Alfreda Shields, NP

Sees patients in Alton, IL · Saint Louis, MO · Independence, MO … · Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota

Summary

Alfreda Shields, NP (Nurse Practitioner) is enrolled with Medicare at 6 practice locations in Alton, IL, Saint Louis, MO and Independence, MO and other places. NPI 1497021810. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alfreda Shields, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Nurse PractitionerPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
15Years since medical school (graduated 2011)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Fairview Heights Medical Group SCGroup practice (+5 more)

Quick answers

Where does Alfreda Shields see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Alton, IL, Saint Louis, MO and Independence, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Alfreda Shields's specialty?
Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
Does Alfreda Shields accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alfreda Shields accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Alfreda Shields offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Alfreda Shields offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Alfreda Shields?
(618) 463-7240, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Alfreda Shields's NPI number?
1497021810. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Alfreda Shields is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alfreda Shields as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Fairview Heights Medical Group SC444 clinicians in the group
  • Brightside Health Inc218 clinicians in the group
  • Minuteclinic Diagnostic of Kansas PA133 clinicians in the group
  • Minuteclinic Diagnostic of Minnesota PA82 clinicians in the group
  • Places for People Inc17 clinicians in the group
  • Minuteclinic Diagnostic of Utah LLC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse practitioners in Alton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alton, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialNP
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1497021810
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians