Grantham Shell, MD
NPI 1083871131 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Mobile, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Grantham Shell, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Mobile, AL (NPI 1083871131).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083871131
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30197 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,119 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 302 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 254 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $116 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 125 | $32 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 64 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 151 | 116 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 123 | 87 |
| Celecoxib | 93 | 43 |
| Meloxicam | 90 | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 34 | 27 |
| Methylprednisolone | 29 | 29 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,162 across 32 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-16
- Last updated
- 2024-02-20
- Certified
- 2024-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Grantham Shell's NPI number?
- Grantham Shell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083871131, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Grantham Shell's specialty?
- Grantham Shell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Grantham Shell located?
- Grantham Shell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1720 Spring Hill Ave Fl 3, Mobile, AL 36604-1410.
- What is Grantham Shell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Grantham Shell is (251) 435-2663.
- Does Grantham Shell accept Medicare?
- Grantham Shell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Grantham Shell's NPI active?
- Yes — Grantham Shell's NPI (1083871131) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.