Joseph Shelton, PA
NPI 1316009509 · Physician Assistant · Corbin, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Shelton, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Corbin, KY (NPI 1316009509).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316009509
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA324 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
38 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 25 | $2 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 13 | $50 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$50 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 173 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 485 | 104 |
| Gabapentin | 422 | 58 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 351 | 84 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 344 | 81 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 319 | 79 |
| Alprazolam | 306 | 35 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$217 across 4 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
- 2006-12-14
- Last updated
- 2025-06-30
- Certified
- 2025-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Shelton's NPI number?
- Joseph Shelton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316009509, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Shelton's specialty?
- Joseph Shelton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Shelton located?
- Joseph Shelton's practice location on file with NPPES is 14662 N US Highway 25 E, Corbin, KY 40701-6425.
- What is Joseph Shelton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Shelton is (606) 526-9005.
- Does Joseph Shelton accept Medicare?
- Joseph Shelton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Shelton's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Shelton's NPI (1316009509) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.