Socorro Shelton, MD
NPI 1780905638 · Family Medicine Physician · Carbondale, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Socorro Shelton, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Carbondale, IL (NPI 1780905638).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780905638
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-124717 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
146 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 81 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 37 | $123 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 28 | $106 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 150 | 45 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 99 | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 95 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 71 | 20 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 65 | 19 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 49 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2553 Ken Gray BlvdWest Frankfort, IL 62896-4174Phone: (618) 932-3937Fax: (618) 932-2734
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-15
- Last updated
- 2020-12-28
- Certified
- 2020-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Socorro Shelton's NPI number?
- Socorro Shelton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780905638, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Socorro Shelton's specialty?
- Socorro Shelton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Socorro Shelton located?
- Socorro Shelton's practice location on file with NPPES is 305 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL 62901-1474.
- What is Socorro Shelton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Socorro Shelton is (618) 453-7777.
- Does Socorro Shelton accept Medicare?
- Socorro Shelton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Socorro Shelton's NPI active?
- Yes — Socorro Shelton's NPI (1780905638) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.