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Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD

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(Dr. David A. Shields, MD)

(502 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

3311 Farmersville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020

(484) 526-7410

Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD is an internist in Bethlehem, PA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network, St. Luke's and ST LUKES PHYSICIAN GROUP INC.

Office Locations

3311 Farmersville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020

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St. Luke's University Health Network

4311 Easton Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020

(484) 526-7410

1-866-436-6461

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Volume:

preventive care

In 2024, Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD performed more preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 10%

By Volume:

A1C test

flu shot

By Affordability:

rapid strep test

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD performed more A1C test, and flu shot procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for rapid strep test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

fundus photography

lab tests

Welcome to Medicare visit

In 2012, Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD performed more fundus photography, lab tests, and Welcome to Medicare visit (initial preventive physical exam) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1744
hospital care	492
inpatient care	463
nursing home care	21
outpatient care	29
preventive care	267
vaccines	267

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	15
doctor visit	1613
hospital care	149
inpatient care	149
preventive care	296
vaccines	281

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	140
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	24
doctor visit	1482
preventive care	313
vaccines	289

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	122
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	39
doctor visit	1445
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
preventive care	317
vaccines	278

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	540
Female	608

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1082
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	414
85 and over	250
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	18
doctor visit	1423
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
preventive care	378
vaccines	342

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	130
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1488
lab tests	24
preventive care	358
vaccines	340

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	634
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	126
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	15
doctor visit	1443
preventive care	443
vaccines	405

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	656
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	122
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	47
doctor visit	1354
lab tests	47
preventive care	401
vaccines	335

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	101
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	17
diabetes management	64
doctor visit	1277
lab tests	64
preventive care	335
vaccines	231

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	94
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2021 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	83
doctor visit	1281
lab tests	83
preventive care	288
vaccines	191

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	89
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2022 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	11
diabetes management	98
doctor visit	1328
lab tests	98
preventive care	363
vaccines	235

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	102
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2023 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	11
diabetes management	99
doctor visit	1409
eye procedures	13
lab tests	113
preventive care	268
vaccines	146

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	93
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA during 2024 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	16
diabetes management	114
doctor visit	1415
eye procedures	21
lab tests	169
preventive care	272
vaccines	122

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	544
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	99
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated as an internist in Bethlehem, PA were preventive care, vaccines, hospital care and inpatient care.

anorectal procedures	24
cardiac procedures	14
diabetes management	84
doctor visit	1438
eye procedures	17
hospital care	223
inpatient care	216
lab tests	85
nursing home care	21
outpatient care	29
preventive care	330
vaccines	266

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD.

**Gender**
Female	301
Male	281

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	539
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	21

**Age**
85 and over	112
75 to 84	213
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	233

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. He completed residency at LeHigh Valley Hospital Network. He is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

Residency: LeHigh Valley Hospital Network (2001)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 502 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bethlehem, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$65 Colcrys $37	Kazano $17	Uloric $12
Amarin Pharma Inc.	$62 Vascepa $62
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$34 ANORO $34
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$30 INVOKANA $30
Novo Nordisk Inc	$29 Tresiba $19	NovoLog $11
Other	$76 Belviq $15	Vascepa $14	Azor $13	NAMZARIC $12	Pradaxa $11	Other $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$221
Education	$76

Biography

I am a third generation physician and have had the pleasure of taking care of some patients that were treated by my father and grandfather. I enjoy caring for my patients, hearing about how their lives are going, and I strive to provide high quality care. I grew up in Bethlehem, moved away for college and medical school, and decided to move back to Bethlehem because I feel it is such a great place to live. I graduated from Davidson College in North Carolina, and Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia. I was in private practice for 15 years and then joined St. Luke's in 2016. When not in the office I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, seeing live music and spending time appreciating nature.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD in 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Abercrombie Shields, MD From 2012 - 2024

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