Joseph Shelton, M.D.
NPI 1811972300 · Gastroenterology Physician · Fort Worth, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Shelton, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Fort Worth, TX (NPI 1811972300).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811972300
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L3472 (TX)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
776 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 142 | $242 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 133 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 109 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 90 | $161 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 40 | $77 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 465 | 149 |
| Famotidine | 115 | 36 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 88 | 85 |
| Omeprazole | 87 | 24 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 76 | 25 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 48 | 44 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,550 across 57 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
- 2005-12-07
- Last updated
- 2017-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Shelton's NPI number?
- Joseph Shelton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811972300, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Shelton's specialty?
- Joseph Shelton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Shelton located?
- Joseph Shelton's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104-8517.
- What is Joseph Shelton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Shelton is (817) 870-7300.
- Does Joseph Shelton accept Medicare?
- Joseph Shelton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Shelton's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Shelton's NPI (1811972300) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.