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2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1295765808 PHD, MD
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Hospitalist Physician in Norman, Oklahoma.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,825 in Hospitalist 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
51
Medicare Part D claims · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
George Shelton, PHD, MD filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Norman, Oklahoma, prescribing 78% generic.
- 51
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- generic prescribing
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George Shelton, PHD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
51 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
George Shelton, PHD, 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 George Shelton, PHD, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
51 94% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Oklahoma
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Oklahoma 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 Hospitalist 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.
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George Shelton, PHD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding PHD, MD credentials at 419 W GRAY ST, Norman, OK, 73069, with a listed phone of (405) 321-3499. NPI 1295765808 was issued on 07/03/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 51 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count.
Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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 | 1295765808 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | PHD, MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/03/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
George Shelton, PHD, MD - brand share 22.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 51 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.
51
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 136
- Total Day Supply
- 3,986
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 81.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.26
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How George Shelton, PHD, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
George Shelton, PHD, MD's 51 claims are below the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Oklahoma
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oklahoma, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shelton.
Dr. Kamran Abbasi
MD
Tulsa, OK
Dr. Moutasim Al-Shaer
M. D.
Tulsa, OK
Kendall Allmaras
Muskogee, OK
Dr. Chelsea Arnhart
DO
Tulsa, OK
Dr. Brandon Bailey
DO
Tulsa, OK
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Oklahoma medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Hospitalist Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Shelton, PHD, MD's specialty? ▼
George Shelton, PHD, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Norman, Oklahoma. Credentials: PHD, MD.
How much does George Shelton, PHD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, George Shelton, PHD, MD wrote 51 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is George Shelton, PHD, MD located? ▼
George Shelton, PHD, MD is located at 419 W GRAY ST, Norman, OK, 73069. Phone: (405) 321-3499.
What is George Shelton, PHD, MD's NPI number? ▼
George Shelton, PHD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295765808, issued on 07/03/2006.
Does George Shelton, PHD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
George Shelton, PHD, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does George Shelton, PHD, MD accept Medicare? ▼
George Shelton, PHD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 51 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify George Shelton, PHD, MD's credentials? ▼
George Shelton, PHD, MD's NPI is 1295765808 with credentials PHD, 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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