Quick answers
- Does Heather P. Shelton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather P. Shelton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Heather P. Shelton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 147 services for Heather P. Shelton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather P. Shelton's NPI number?
- 1083717052. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Heather P. Shelton, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 46 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 147 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)57 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)51 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol67%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Arthritis30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather P. Shelton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1275 W Terrell Ave, Suite 200Fort Worth, TX 76104 (817) 250‑7035
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather P. Shelton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Health Physicians Group1,365 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Fort Worth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Worth, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Health Physicians Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083717052 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians