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Neurosurgery

Christopher B. Shields, MD

Works at hospitals in Jeffersonville, IN · Louisville, KY · Madison, IN · Indiana, Kentucky

Summary

Christopher B. Shields, MD (Neurosurgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Jeffersonville, IN, Louisville, KY and Madison, IN. NPI 1639168313. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christopher B. 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

NeurosurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
60Years since medical school (graduated 1966)
MaleGender (as listed)
Community Medical Associates IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Christopher B. Shields work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher B. Shields at 3 hospitals: Norton Clark Hospital, Norton Hospitals, Inc and Norton-King's Daughters' Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Christopher B. Shields see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 7 practice locations, including Elizabethtown, KY and Louisville, KY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Christopher B. Shields's specialty?
Medicare lists Neurosurgery as the primary specialty.
Does Christopher B. Shields accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher B. 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 Christopher B. Shields?
(502) 583-1697, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Christopher B. Shields's NPI number?
1639168313. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Christopher B. Shields works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher B. Shields at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christopher B. Shields is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher B. Shields as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Community Medical Associates Inc1,372 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Kentucky

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1966
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639168313
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Sources

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