Karen Shellito, PA
NPI 1720199714 · Physician Assistant · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Shellito, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1720199714).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720199714
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 002842 (GA)
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 tenure33% of score
19 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 127 | 39 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 104 | 42 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 55 | 17 |
| Celecoxib | 46 | 11 |
| Methocarbamol | 46 | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 38 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 25 | — |
| Pregabalin | 17 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,838 across 13 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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2011-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Shellito's NPI number?
- Karen Shellito's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720199714, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Shellito's specialty?
- Karen Shellito is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Shellito located?
- Karen Shellito's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-0004.
- What is Karen Shellito's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Shellito is (706) 721-3071.
- Does Karen Shellito accept Medicare?
- Karen Shellito is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Shellito's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Shellito's NPI (1720199714) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.