Quick answers
- Does Shafe D. Boles accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shafe D. Boles 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 Shafe D. Boles see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 478 Original Medicare patients and 1,824 services for Shafe D. Boles. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shafe D. Boles's NPI number?
- 1871596379. 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 Shafe D. Boles, 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 | 478 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,824 |
| Different services or procedures | 90 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)338 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)184 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)167 services
- X-ray of hand, 2 views (73120)147 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)101 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis67%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Shafe D. Boles works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shafe D. Boles 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.
- Ohio County HospitalHartford, KY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 181323
- Owensboro Health Regional HospitalOwensboro, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180038
Practice locations
Addresses where Shafe D. Boles is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2780 Frederica StOwensboro, KY 42301 (270) 926‑4100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shafe D. Boles as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Owensboro PSC20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Owensboro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Owensboro, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Owensboro PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871596379 |
| 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
- 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