Daniel Shults, DO
NPI 1154944627 · Family Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Shults, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1154944627).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154944627
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 78 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 51 | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 47 | 19 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 38 | 12 |
| Levetiracetam | 29 | — |
| Pregabalin | 26 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 24 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$208 across 9 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
- 2020-05-19
- Last updated
- 2023-05-19
- Certified
- 2023-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Shults's NPI number?
- Daniel Shults's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154944627, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Shults's specialty?
- Daniel Shults is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Shults located?
- Daniel Shults's practice location on file with NPPES is 5720 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212-2522.
- What is Daniel Shults's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Shults is (205) 380-9455.
- Does Daniel Shults accept Medicare?
- Daniel Shults is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Shults's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Shults's NPI (1154944627) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.