Alan Shelhamer, D.D.S.
NPI 1578565081 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Carlsbad, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alan Shelhamer, D.D.S. is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Carlsbad, CA (NPI 1578565081).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578565081
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- D.D.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 53163 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 145 | 102 |
| Amoxicillin | 77 | 64 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 64 | 47 |
| Azithromycin | 33 | 28 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 18 | 17 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 17 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$107 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
- 2005-08-15
- Last updated
- 2009-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alan Shelhamer's NPI number?
- Alan Shelhamer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578565081, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alan Shelhamer's specialty?
- Alan Shelhamer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Alan Shelhamer located?
- Alan Shelhamer's practice location on file with NPPES is 6221 Metropolitan St, Carlsbad, CA 92009-3096.
- What is Alan Shelhamer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alan Shelhamer is (619) 987-8008.
- Does Alan Shelhamer accept Medicare?
- Alan Shelhamer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alan Shelhamer's NPI active?
- Yes — Alan Shelhamer's NPI (1578565081) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.