Quick answers
- Does Rachel Shelton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel 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 Rachel Shelton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 143 Original Medicare patients and 1,498 services for Rachel Shelton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachel Shelton's NPI number?
- 1215061304. 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 Rachel 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 | 143 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,498 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)557 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)296 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)143 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)137 services
- Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound (17250)86 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis70%
- Diabetes57%
- Anxiety50%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
Hospitals where Rachel Shelton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachel Shelton at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Lake Cumberland Regional HospitalSomerset, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180132
- Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.Mount Vernon, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180115
- Russell County HospitalRussell Springs, KY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 181330
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachel Shelton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 353 Bogle StSomerset, KY 42503 (606) 451‑3820
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachel Shelton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nautilus Health Care Group PLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Somerset
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Somerset, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nautilus Health Care Group PLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215061304 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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