Douglas Shellhorn, M.D.
NPI 1972589026 · Internal Medicine Physician · Salisbury, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Shellhorn, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Salisbury, NC (NPI 1972589026).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972589026
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9401333 (NC)
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
2,973 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 602 | $119 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 570 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 229 | $168 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 214 | $121 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 212 | $17 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 144 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 522 | 142 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 456 | 121 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 418 | 100 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 337 | 90 |
| Lisinopril | 303 | 76 |
| Losartan Potassium | 254 | 77 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$160 across 9 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)
- 1000 Brown StFaith, NC 28041Phone: (704) 216-7060Fax: (704) 603-8981
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-21
- Last updated
- 2020-03-18
- Certified
- 2020-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Shellhorn's NPI number?
- Douglas Shellhorn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972589026, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Shellhorn's specialty?
- Douglas Shellhorn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Shellhorn located?
- Douglas Shellhorn's practice location on file with NPPES is 611 Mocksville Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144-2705.
- What is Douglas Shellhorn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Shellhorn is (704) 633-7220.
- Does Douglas Shellhorn accept Medicare?
- Douglas Shellhorn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Shellhorn's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Shellhorn's NPI (1972589026) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.