NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1962281766 PHARMD
Verify on CMS → Shane Welker, PHARMD
Pharmacist in Twin Falls, Idaho.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 294,436 in Pharmacist, 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
243
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 127
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Shane Welker, PHARMD filed 243 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Pharmacist in Twin Falls, Idaho, prescribing 0% generic.
- 243
- Part D claims, 2024
- 0%
- generic prescribing
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Shane Welker, PHARMD
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1962281766), first enumerated 09/22/2023.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 243 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1962281766 · Pharmacist
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1962281766
- ENUM-RECENT 2023
- TAX-MEGA 294K Pharmacist
- RX-LIGHT 243
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,776 in Idaho
- PHOTO-ENUM Andrew Phung · 2023
Shane Welker, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
243 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Shane Welker, PHARMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
243 91% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Idaho
How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Idaho 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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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962281766 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist |
| Credentials | PHARMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/22/2023 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Shane Welker, PHARMD - brand share 100.0%
Pharmacist average
100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 243 2024 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 2024.
243
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 243
- Total Day Supply
- 243
- Brand vs Generic
- 100% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $58K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $0
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.43
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 19, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 73, 85+: 23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Shane Welker, PHARMD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Shingrix
Shingrix
113 claims
- Abrysvo
Abrysvo
79 claims
- Adacel Tdap 27
Adacel Tdap
27 claims
- Mresvia 24
Mresvia
24 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 113 |
| Abrysvo Rsv Vacc, Pref A And Pref B/Pf | 79 |
| Adacel Tdap Diph,pertuss(Acell),tet Vac/Pf | 27 |
| Mresvia Rsv Vaccine, Pref, Mrna/Pf | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pharmacist Overview
How Shane Welker, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.
294,436
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
127
Avg Claims per Provider
Shane Welker, PHARMD's 243 claims are above the specialty average of 127.
Nationwide Pharmacist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Welker, both outside Idaho so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2023)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Idaho
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Idaho, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Welker.
One of 1,776 Pharmacist providers enrolled in Idaho, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Brooke Ackerman
PHARMD
Rathdrum, ID
Dr. Peter Adamovich
PHARMD
Pocatello, ID
Dr. Jennifer Adams
PHARM.D., ED.D.
Meridian, ID
Dr. Jordan Adams
PHARMD
Idaho Falls, ID
Dr. Spencer Adams
PHARM D
Pocatello, ID
Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shane Welker, PHARMD's specialty? ▼
Shane Welker, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Twin Falls, Idaho. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does Shane Welker, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Shane Welker, PHARMD wrote 243 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
Where is Shane Welker, PHARMD located? ▼
Shane Welker, PHARMD is located at 526 SHOUP AVE W STE K, Twin Falls, ID, 83301. Phone: (208) 734-7373.
What is Shane Welker, PHARMD's NPI number? ▼
Shane Welker, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962281766, issued on 09/22/2023.
Does Shane Welker, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Shane Welker, PHARMD's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $58K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 294,436 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 127 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Shane Welker, PHARMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Shane Welker, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Abrysvo, Adacel Tdap. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Shane Welker, PHARMD accept Medicare? ▼
Shane Welker, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 243 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Shane Welker, PHARMD's credentials? ▼
Shane Welker, PHARMD's NPI is 1962281766 with credentials PHARMD. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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