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Dr. Heidi Shields, MD

Nampa, ID

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Shields, Family Medicine Specialist in Nampa, ID?

    Dr. Heidi Shields, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Nampa, ID with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Shields completed her residency at St Francis Hosp & Hlth Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Shields is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shields’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shields’s office.

    Where did Dr. Shields go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Francis Hosp & Hlth Ctr, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi

    Is Dr. Shields board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Heidi Shields, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shields speak?

    Dr. Shields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shields treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shields diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shields. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Shields perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Shields may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shields' office.

    Does Dr. Shields accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shields accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shields accept in Nampa, ID?

    Dr. Shields in Nampa, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Blue Cross of Idaho

    • Centene

    • Community Health Plan of Washington

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shields' office located?

    Dr. Heidi Shields' Primary Practice

    1150 N Sister Catherine Way

    Nampa, ID 83687

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    Dr. Heidi Shields' Practice 2

    415 6th St

    Lewiston, ID 83501

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    Dr. Heidi Shields' Practice 3

    4300 E Flamingo Ave

    Meridian, ID 83687

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    What is Dr. Shields's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053406488.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shields?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shields

    What is Dr. Heidi Shields's specialty?

    Dr. Shields is a Family Medicine Specialist near Nampa, ID. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Shields to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Heidi Shields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shields is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dayton General Hospital, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Nampa, Inc.. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Heidi Shields accepting new patients in Nampa, ID?

    Yes, Dr. Heidi Shields is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heidi Shields offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shields's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Heidi Shields?

    Please contact Dr. Shields's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Heidi Shields have?

    Dr. Heidi Shields is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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