2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1154305258 DO
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SHELLEY WELLS, DO

Anesthesiology Physician in CLARION, Iowa. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 177 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Industry payments
$90.69
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SHELLEY WELLS, DO filed 1,325 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anesthesiology Physician in CLARION, Iowa.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

SHELLEY WELLS, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,325 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHELLEY WELLS, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 SHELLEY WELLS, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/01/2005

NPI 1154305258

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,325 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Iowa

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Anesthesiology 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).

SHELLEY WELLS, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1316 S MAIN ST, CLARION, IA, 50525, with a listed phone of (515) 532-3119. NPI 1154305258 was issued on 12/01/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WELLS 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 1,325 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 177 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $112K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.3%. 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.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

1316 S MAIN ST
CLARION, IA 50525

Provider Details

NPI 1154305258
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/01/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHELLEY WELLS, DO 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.

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION
CLARION, IA

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 SHELLEY WELLS, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$91

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,325
Total Claims
$112K
Total Drug Cost
177
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,515
Total Day Supply
42,705
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
587 (44.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 36, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SHELLEY WELLS, DO 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
Gabapentin
200
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
181
Tramadol Hcl
147
Duloxetine Hcl
107
Oxycodone Hcl
82
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
79
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
61
Topiramate
59
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
52
Fentanyl
41

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How SHELLEY WELLS, DO fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

SHELLEY WELLS, DO's 1,325 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHELLEY WELLS, DO's specialty?
SHELLEY WELLS, DO specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in CLARION, Iowa. Credentials: DO.
How much does SHELLEY WELLS, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHELLEY WELLS, DO wrote 1,325 Medicare Part D claims totaling $112K in drug costs for 177 beneficiaries.
Where is SHELLEY WELLS, DO located?
SHELLEY WELLS, DO is located at 1316 S MAIN ST, CLARION, IA, 50525. Phone: (515) 532-3119.
What is SHELLEY WELLS, DO's NPI number?
SHELLEY WELLS, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154305258, issued on 12/01/2005.
Does SHELLEY WELLS, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHELLEY WELLS, DO had 587 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.3%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHELLEY WELLS, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHELLEY WELLS, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHELLEY WELLS, DO accept Medicare?
SHELLEY WELLS, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,325 Part D claims and 177 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHELLEY WELLS, DO's credentials?
SHELLEY WELLS, DO's NPI is 1154305258 with credentials DO. 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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