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 patients | 922 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,226 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg (J9030)1,169 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,147 services
- 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
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)444 services
- 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
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902880362 |
| 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