William Shelton, MD
NPI 1174013825 · Adult Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Shelton, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1174013825).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174013825
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 63092 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
551 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 215 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 138 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 93 | $104 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 60 | $70 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 25 | $161 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 20 | $192 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 48 | 43 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 35 | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 18 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 | 14 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 14 | 13 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2018-05-17
- Last updated
- 2021-10-18
- Certified
- 2021-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Shelton's NPI number?
- William Shelton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174013825, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Shelton's specialty?
- William Shelton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Shelton located?
- William Shelton's practice location on file with NPPES is 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2173.
- What is William Shelton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Shelton is (423) 778-5198.
- Does William Shelton accept Medicare?
- William Shelton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Shelton's NPI active?
- Yes — William Shelton's NPI (1174013825) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.