2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1275137382 RN
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KENDYL SHELTON, RN

Registered Nurse in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
242
Medicare Part D claims · 74 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$170.72
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KENDYL SHELTON, RN filed 242 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, prescribing 81% generic.

242
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
$170.72
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.

KENDYL SHELTON, RN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

242 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 KENDYL SHELTON, RN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/30/2020

NPI 1275137382

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

242 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Registered Nurse share within Alabama

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KENDYL SHELTON, RN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding RN credentials at 1802 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 934-9999. NPI 1275137382 was issued on 11/30/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHELTON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 242 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 74 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

1802 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1275137382
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials RN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/30/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENDYL SHELTON, RN 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.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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 KENDYL SHELTON, RN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$171

Largest payer

ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)

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

KENDYL SHELTON, RN — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 242 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.

242
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
74
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
407
Total Day Supply
11,944
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.38
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What KENDYL SHELTON, RN prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
94
Eliquis
Apixaban
29
Furosemide
23
Atorvastatin Calcium
18
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
13
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Registered Nurse Overview

How KENDYL SHELTON, RN fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

KENDYL SHELTON, RN's 242 claims are below the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHELTON.

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENDYL SHELTON, RN's specialty?
KENDYL SHELTON, RN specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: RN.
How much does KENDYL SHELTON, RN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENDYL SHELTON, RN wrote 242 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 74 beneficiaries.
Where is KENDYL SHELTON, RN located?
KENDYL SHELTON, RN is located at 1802 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 934-9999.
What is KENDYL SHELTON, RN's NPI number?
KENDYL SHELTON, RN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275137382, issued on 11/30/2020.
Does KENDYL SHELTON, RN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENDYL SHELTON, RN's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENDYL SHELTON, RN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENDYL SHELTON, RN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Eliquis, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENDYL SHELTON, RN accept Medicare?
KENDYL SHELTON, RN appears in CMS Medicare data with 242 Part D claims and 74 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENDYL SHELTON, RN's credentials?
KENDYL SHELTON, RN's NPI is 1275137382 with credentials RN. 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

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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