2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1679765523 M.D.
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TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in DULUTH, Georgia. 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
531
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DULUTH, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 531 claims across 45 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. filed 531 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DULUTH, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/14/2007

NPI 1679765523

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

531 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Georgia

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine 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).

TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in DULUTH, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1679765523. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4300 PLEASANT HILL RD STE A, DULUTH, GA, 30096, with a listed phone of (770) 904-9602. NPI 1679765523 was issued on 08/14/2007. 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 531 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $42K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 64.0%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

4300 PLEASANT HILL RD STE A
DULUTH, GA 30096

Provider Details

NPI 1679765523
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/14/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 531 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.

531
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
542
Total Day Supply
14,434
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
340 (64.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 23, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
135
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
83
Tizanidine Hcl
58
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
53
Fentanyl
22
Gabapentin
18
Ibuprofen
18
Diazepam
14
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
13
Pregabalin
13

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D.'s 531 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D.'s specialty?
TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in DULUTH, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. wrote 531 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
Where is TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. located?
TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. is located at 4300 PLEASANT HILL RD STE A, DULUTH, GA, 30096. Phone: (770) 904-9602.
What is TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679765523, issued on 08/14/2007.
Does TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
Does TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. had 340 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 64.0%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 531 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D.'s credentials?
TIMOTHY SHELTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1679765523 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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