Brenda Shell, P.A.-C.
NPI 1588744783 · Physician Assistant · Westminster, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brenda Shell, P.A.-C. is a Physician Assistant provider in Westminster, MD (NPI 1588744783).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588744783
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C0002810 (MD)
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
4,493 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,924 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,100 | $80 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 583 | $53 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 332 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 154 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 108 | 64 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 105 | 66 |
| Fluorouracil | 88 | 70 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 39 | — |
| Metronidazole | 35 | 19 |
| Mupirocin | 35 | 23 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 34 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,432 across 122 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
- 2006-10-16
- Last updated
- 2023-11-09
- Certified
- 2023-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brenda Shell's NPI number?
- Brenda Shell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588744783, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brenda Shell's specialty?
- Brenda Shell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brenda Shell located?
- Brenda Shell's practice location on file with NPPES is 532 Baltimore Blvd Ste 211, Westminster, MD 21157-6128.
- What is Brenda Shell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brenda Shell is (410) 751-3840.
- Does Brenda Shell accept Medicare?
- Brenda Shell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brenda Shell's NPI active?
- Yes — Brenda Shell's NPI (1588744783) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.