Gerald Shute, MD
NPI 1700847431 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Port Saint Lucie, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerald Shute, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Port Saint Lucie, FL (NPI 1700847431).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700847431
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME92898 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,512 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 508 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 354 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 144 | $113 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 133 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 80 | $45 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 70 | $35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 240 | 149 |
| Methylprednisolone | 190 | 162 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 145 | 86 |
| Cephalexin | 112 | 76 |
| Gabapentin | 85 | 66 |
| Celecoxib | 85 | 66 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 67 | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$119 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2221 Se Ocean Blvd Ste 200Stuart, FL 34996-3341Phone: (772) 832-5500Fax: (772) 200-2131
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2022-09-20
- Certified
- 2022-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerald Shute's NPI number?
- Gerald Shute's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700847431, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerald Shute's specialty?
- Gerald Shute is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gerald Shute located?
- Gerald Shute's practice location on file with NPPES is 7710 S US Highway 1, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952-2320.
- What is Gerald Shute's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerald Shute is (772) 335-5300.
- Does Gerald Shute accept Medicare?
- Gerald Shute is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerald Shute's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerald Shute's NPI (1700847431) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.