Heidi Ackermann Shields, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Bedford, VA

Heidi Ackermann Shields, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Bedford, Virginia. She graduated from nursing school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). She is a member of the group practice Carilion Professional Services Llc and her current practice location is 1613 Oakwood St, Bedford, Virginia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (540) 425-7773.

Heidi Ackermann Shields is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0024167689) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1538338496.

Contact Information

Heidi Ackermann Shields, CRNA
1613 Oakwood St,
Bedford, VA 24523-1213
(540) 425-7773
(540) 586-5984

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Provider's Profile

Full NameHeidi Ackermann Shields
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience17 Years
Location1613 Oakwood St, Bedford, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Heidi Ackermann Shields graduated from nursing school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538338496
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/25/2008
  • Last Update Date: 03/12/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709965148
  • Enrollment ID: I20080509000305

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Heidi Ackermann Shields such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538338496NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 0024167689 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carilion Medical CenterRoanoke, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carilion Professional Services Llc216332399943

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Heidi Ackermann Shields allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCarilion Professional Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184634156
PECOS PAC ID: 2163323999
Enrollment ID: O20040115000710
Entity NameAnesthesiology Associates Of Radford Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407878465
PECOS PAC ID: 0941192272
Enrollment ID: O20040330000012

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Heidi Ackermann Shields is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Heidi Ackermann Shields, CRNA
207 Longhill Rd Ste 808,
Goode, VA 24556-2209

Ph: (757) 374-7219
Heidi Ackermann Shields, CRNA
1613 Oakwood St,
Bedford, VA 24523-1213

Ph: (540) 425-7773

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Bedford, VA


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