Quick answers
- Does Shelly L. Elam accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shelly L. Elam 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 Shelly L. Elam see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 22 services for Shelly L. Elam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shelly L. Elam's NPI number?
- 1225353584. 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 Shelly L. Elam, 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 22 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 60 |
Most frequent services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)16 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%
- Diabetes75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Ischemic heart disease59%
Hospitals where Shelly L. Elam works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shelly L. Elam 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.
- BSA HospitalAmarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450231
Practice locations
Addresses where Shelly L. Elam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 109 Binkley AveDumas, TX 79029 (806) 936‑2273
- 1805 Point W PkwyAmarillo, TX 79124
- 1900 SE 34th Ave Unit, 300 Palo Duro DialysisAmarillo, TX 79118 (806) 639‑6050
- 533 N 25 Mile Ave, Hereford DialysisHereford, TX 79045 (806) 418‑2690
- 5920 W Amarillo Blvd, High Plains DialysisAmarillo, TX 79106 (806) 353‑9182
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shelly L. Elam as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Amarillo Nephrology Associates PA5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Dumas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dumas, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Amarillo Nephrology Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225353584 |
| 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