Nathan Shelman, MD
NPI 1538587357 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathan Shelman, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1538587357).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538587357
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,037 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 530 | $35 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 101 | $27 |
| Surgical Pathology Consultation and Report on Referred Slides Prepared Elsewhere88321 | 84 | $81 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 80 | $33 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 56 | $26 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 50 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-03-29
- Last updated
- 2020-08-11
- Certified
- 2020-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathan Shelman's NPI number?
- Nathan Shelman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538587357, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathan Shelman's specialty?
- Nathan Shelman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nathan Shelman located?
- Nathan Shelman's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536-0293.
- What is Nathan Shelman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathan Shelman is (859) 257-1446.
- Does Nathan Shelman accept Medicare?
- Nathan Shelman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathan Shelman's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathan Shelman's NPI (1538587357) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.