Quick answers
- Where does Kristen Shields see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Duarte, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Kristen Shields's specialty?
- Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Kristen Shields accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen 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.
- What is the phone number for Kristen Shields?
- (626) 256-4673, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Kristen Shields's NPI number?
- 1497218820. 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 Kristen Shields is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1500 Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010 (626) 256‑4673
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen Shields as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- City of Hope Medical Foundation982 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Duarte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duarte, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497218820 |
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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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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