Donna Shelton, P. A.
NPI 1528256716 · Physician Assistant · Morehead City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donna Shelton, P. A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Morehead City, NC (NPI 1528256716).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528256716
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P. A.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-01060 (NC)
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
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
263 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 137 | $98 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 74 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 52 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $11–$98 (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 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 126 | 30 |
| Doxepin Hcl | 96 | 23 |
| Lamotrigine | 93 | 22 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 83 | — |
| Prazosin Hcl | 77 | 16 |
| Aripiprazole | 76 | 16 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 70 | 17 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$382 across 7 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
- 2007-10-12
- Last updated
- 2019-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donna Shelton's NPI number?
- Donna Shelton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528256716, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donna Shelton's specialty?
- Donna Shelton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Donna Shelton located?
- Donna Shelton's practice location on file with NPPES is 3715 Guardian Ave, Morehead City, NC 28557-4323.
- What is Donna Shelton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donna Shelton is (252) 222-3144.
- Does Donna Shelton accept Medicare?
- Donna Shelton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donna Shelton's NPI active?
- Yes — Donna Shelton's NPI (1528256716) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.