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Courtney Shands Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Staunton, IL · Hillsboro, IL · Litchfield, IL … · Illinois, Missouri

Summary

Dr. Courtney Shands Iii, MD is a urologist at 12855 N 40 Dr, Suite 375, Saint Louis, MO 63141. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Courtney Shands Iii had 922 Original Medicare patients and 6,226 services. NPI 1902880362. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Courtney Shands Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Courtney Shands Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Courtney Shands Iii may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Courtney Shands Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 922 Original Medicare patients and 6,226 services for Courtney Shands Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Courtney Shands Iii's NPI number?
1902880362. 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 Courtney Shands Iii, 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 patients922
Services billed to Medicare6,226
Different services or procedures71
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg (J9030)1,169 services
  2. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,147 services
  3. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)502 services
  4. Automated urinalysis test (81003)444 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)337 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%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%

Hospitals where Courtney Shands Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Courtney Shands Iii 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.

  • Community Hospital of StauntonStaunton, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141306
  • Hillsboro Area HospitalHillsboro, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141332
  • St Francis HospitalLitchfield, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141350
  • St Johns HospitalSpringfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140053
  • St Lukes HospitalChesterfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260179

Practice locations

Addresses where Courtney Shands Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 12855 N 40 Dr, Suite 375Saint Louis, MO 63141
  • 12855 N Forty Dr, Suite 375St Louis, MO 63141

Specialties

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Other urologists in Saint Louis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1902880362
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians