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Kari D Shields, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Ashland, KY · enumerated 2006.

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

National Provider Identifier

1285661462

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Kari D Shields
Credential MD
Sex Female
Practice address 2500 State Route 5, Ashland, KY, 41102
Phone (606) 474-0669
Enumeration date Jun 26, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 16, 2020

Taxonomy & licenses

207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 35467 (KY) Primary
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
64007883 Medicaid KY -
2429876 Medicaid OH -
000000077362 Other KY ANTHEM BCBS
000000609821 Other KY ANTHEM BCBS

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Kari Shields?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Kari Shields is 1285661462, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Kari Shields practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Ashland, KY. 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 2020-07-16.