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William D. Shea, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Chestnut Hill, MA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1265408462

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name William D. Shea
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 830 Boylston St, Suite 106, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
Phone (617) 277-1205
Fax (617) 232-6528
Enumeration date Feb 27, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 18, 2012

Taxonomy & licenses

207XX0005X Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 32684 (MA) Secondary
207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 32684 (MA) Primary
207XS0114X Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 32684 (MA) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
2504746 Other MA AETNA
26525 Other MA FALLON COMM HEALTH PLAN
032384 Other MA TUFTS HEALTH PLAN
0101931 Medicaid MA -
17755 Other MA HARVARD PILGRIM
M07902 Other MA BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for William Shea?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for William Shea is 1265408462, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does William Shea practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Chestnut Hill, MA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2012-07-18.