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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1104836048 MD
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Specialist in Gastonia, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,608 in Specialist, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 240 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$729.61
29 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
Kelly Shedd, MD filed 3,086 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Gastonia, North Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $729.61
- 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.
Kelly Shedd, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,086 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
What does the federal data show about Kelly Shedd, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
3,086 109% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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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Kelly Shedd, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 2391 COURT DR STE 110, Gastonia, NC, 28054, with a listed phone of (704) 866-0101. NPI 1104836048 was issued on 08/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,086 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 240 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $168K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 1104836048 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/09/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kelly Shedd, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
According to CMS billing records, Kelly Shedd, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
Comprehab, Inc
Gastonia, NC
Internal Medicine Associates OF Gastonia PA
Gastonia, NC
Legacy Healthcare Services Inc
Durham, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Kelly Shedd, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$730
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
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 · Typical
Kelly Shedd, MD - brand share 11.0%
Specialist average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,086 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.
3,086
Total Claims
$168K
Total Drug Cost
240
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,540
- Total Day Supply
- 180,630
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $126K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $41K
- Opioid Claims
- 41 (1.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 70
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.95
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kelly Shedd, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
229 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
205 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
168 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
154 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
98 claims
- Valsartan
Valsartan
97 claims
- Lisinopril 86
Lisinopril
86 claims
- Furosemide 85
Furosemide
85 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 229 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 205 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 168 |
| Losartan Potassium | 154 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 98 |
| Valsartan | 97 |
| Lisinopril | 86 |
| Furosemide | 85 |
| Potassium Chloride | 73 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 73 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Kelly Shedd, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Kelly Shedd, MD's 3,086 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shedd.
Dr. Bernadette Abadiano
PT
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Kimberly Abraham
TRICHOLOGIST
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Robert Abram
M.D.
Whittier, NC
Dr. Jeffrey Acree
MD
Shelby, NC
Dr. Donna Bryan Adair
COTA
Zebulon, NC
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly Shedd, MD's specialty? ▼
Kelly Shedd, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Gastonia, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kelly Shedd, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kelly Shedd, MD wrote 3,086 Medicare Part D claims totaling $168K in drug costs for 240 beneficiaries.
Where is Kelly Shedd, MD located? ▼
Kelly Shedd, MD is located at 2391 COURT DR STE 110, Gastonia, NC, 28054. Phone: (704) 866-0101.
What is Kelly Shedd, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kelly Shedd, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104836048, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does Kelly Shedd, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kelly Shedd, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $126K in brand drug costs.
Does Kelly Shedd, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kelly Shedd, MD had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kelly Shedd, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kelly Shedd, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kelly Shedd, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kelly Shedd, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,086 Part D claims and 240 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kelly Shedd, MD's credentials? ▼
Kelly Shedd, MD's NPI is 1104836048 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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