Quick answers
- Does Frank W. Shields Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frank W. Shields Iv 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.
- What is Frank W. Shields Iv's NPI number?
- 1740443878. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Frank W. Shields Iv works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frank W. Shields Iv at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Columbus Regional Healthcare SystemWhiteville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340068
Practice locations
Addresses where Frank W. Shields Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 Jefferson StWhiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642‑8011
- 500 Lauchwood DrLaurinburg, NC 28352 (856) 848‑3227
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frank W. Shields Iv as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc259 clinicians in the group
- Columbus Regional Healthcare System123 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Whiteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Whiteville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740443878 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- 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