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Active
2026 NPPES data Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1043316821 MD
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Memphis, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,352 in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
214
Medicare Part D claims · 75 beneficiaries · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 86
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$163.92
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Dan Shell, MD filed 214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Memphis, Tennessee, prescribing 95% generic.
- 214
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- $163.92
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Dan Shell, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
214 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Dan Shell, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Dan Shell, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
214 149% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Dan Shell, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1068 CRESTHAVEN RD STE 200, Memphis, TN, 38119, with a listed phone of (901) 761-4844. NPI 1043316821 was issued on 09/16/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 75 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.1%.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,352 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 86 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1043316821 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/16/2006 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Dan Shell, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$164
Largest payer
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Dan Shell, MD - brand share 5.0%
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 214 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
214
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
75
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 214
- Total Day Supply
- 1,334
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $410
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 90 (42.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 30
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.61
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 33, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dan Shell, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
66 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
51 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 22
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
22 claims
- Minocycline Hcl 20
Minocycline Hcl
20 claims
- Ibuprofen 11
Ibuprofen
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 66 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 51 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 22 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 20 |
| Ibuprofen | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview
How Dan Shell, MD fits within the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
2,352
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
54
States with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
86
Avg Claims per Provider
Dan Shell, MD's 214 claims are above the specialty average of 86.
Nearby Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shell.
Dr. Odette Abou Ghanem
M.D.
Nashville, TN
Dr. Ahmed Al Bayati
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Omotayo Arowojolu
MD, PHD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Thomas Beahm
M.D.
Chattanooga, TN
Dr. Michael Burgdorf
M.D., M.P.H.
Nashville, TN
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dan Shell, MD's specialty? ▼
Dan Shell, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in Memphis, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Dan Shell, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dan Shell, MD wrote 214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 75 beneficiaries.
Where is Dan Shell, MD located? ▼
Dan Shell, MD is located at 1068 CRESTHAVEN RD STE 200, Memphis, TN, 38119. Phone: (901) 761-4844.
What is Dan Shell, MD's NPI number? ▼
Dan Shell, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043316821, issued on 09/16/2006.
Does Dan Shell, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Dan Shell, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $410 in brand drug costs.
Does Dan Shell, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Dan Shell, MD had 90 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.1%.
How many Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,352 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 86 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dan Shell, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dan Shell, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Odt, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dan Shell, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Dan Shell, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 214 Part D claims and 75 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dan Shell, MD's credentials? ▼
Dan Shell, MD's NPI is 1043316821 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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