2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1508144080 MD
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Shawn Whitton, MD

Neurology Physician in Columbia, Missouri. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 19,866 in Neurology 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 526 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$16.72
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Shawn Whitton, MD filed 4,349 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in Columbia, Missouri, prescribing 91% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Shawn Whitton, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,349 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Shawn Whitton, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Shawn Whitton, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/01/2011

NPI 1508144080

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,349 232% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Largest specialties in Missouri (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist — 4.8%Pharmacist4.8%Professional Counselor — 4.8%Professional Counselor4.8%Speech-Language Pathologist — 4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist4.5%Clinical Social Worker — 4.5%Clinical Social Worker4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist — 4%Physical Therapist4%Neurology Physician — 0.4%Neurology Physician0.4%
Largest specialties in Missouri (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — 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).

Shawn Whitton, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & CLINICS, Columbia, MO, 65212, with a listed phone of (573) 882-2260. NPI 1508144080 was issued on 08/01/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Whitton 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 4,349 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 526 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 91% 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & CLINICS
Columbia, MO 65212

Provider Details

NPI 1508144080
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/01/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Shawn Whitton, 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.

Aurora Medical Group, Inc.
Green Bay, WI
Baycare Aurora LLC
Green Bay, WI

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 Shawn Whitton, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

Largest payer

CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Most common payment type

Education

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

Shawn Whitton, MD — brand share 8.0%
Neurology Physician average

8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 4,349 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.

4,349
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
526
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,382
Total Day Supply
186,927
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$847K
Generic Drug Cost
$343K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 175, 65-74: 184, 75-84: 131, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Shawn Whitton, MD 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
Levetiracetam
608
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
425
Lacosamide
289
Topiramate
256
Lamotrigine
215
Oxcarbazepine
164
Gabapentin
161
Clobazam
153
Zonisamide
143
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
101

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How Shawn Whitton, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

Shawn Whitton, MD's 4,349 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Neurology 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 Missouri medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Neurology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shawn Whitton, MD's specialty?
Shawn Whitton, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Columbia, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Shawn Whitton, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Shawn Whitton, MD wrote 4,349 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 526 beneficiaries.
Where is Shawn Whitton, MD located?
Shawn Whitton, MD is located at UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & CLINICS, Columbia, MO, 65212. Phone: (573) 882-2260.
What is Shawn Whitton, MD's NPI number?
Shawn Whitton, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508144080, issued on 08/01/2011.
Does Shawn Whitton, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Shawn Whitton, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $847K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Shawn Whitton, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Shawn Whitton, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Carbidopa-Levodopa, Lacosamide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Shawn Whitton, MD accept Medicare?
Shawn Whitton, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,349 Part D claims and 526 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Shawn Whitton, MD's credentials?
Shawn Whitton, MD's NPI is 1508144080 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

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.