Walter Shelton, MD
NPI 1578551792 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Jackson, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Shelton, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Jackson, MS (NPI 1578551792).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578551792
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7054 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-11
- Last updated
- 2011-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Shelton's NPI number?
- Walter Shelton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578551792, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Shelton's specialty?
- Walter Shelton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Shelton located?
- Walter Shelton's practice location on file with NPPES is 1325 E Fortification St, Jackson, MS 39202-2442.
- What is Walter Shelton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Shelton is (601) 354-4488.
- Does Walter Shelton accept Medicare?
- Walter Shelton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Shelton's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Shelton's NPI (1578551792) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.