Quick answers
- Does Lyle N. Shelver accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lyle N. Shelver 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 Lyle N. Shelver see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 300 Original Medicare patients and 313 services for Lyle N. Shelver. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lyle N. Shelver's NPI number?
- 1265431001. 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 Lyle N. Shelver, 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 | 300 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 313 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)280 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)19 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
- Heart failure46%
Hospitals where Lyle N. Shelver works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lyle N. Shelver 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.
- Coastal Carolina HospitalHardeeville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420101
- Effingham Health SystemSpringfield, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111306
- Memorial Health Meadows HospitalVidalia, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110128
- Savannah Health Services LLC dba Memorial Health University Medical CenterSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110036
- Wayne Memorial HospitalJesup, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110124
Practice locations
Addresses where Lyle N. Shelver is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3000 Saint Matthews RdOrangeburg, SC 29118 (803) 395‑2200
- 4700 Waters AveSavannah, GA 31404 (912) 350‑8000
- 4700 Waters Ave, (memorial Health University Medical Center)Savannah, GA 31404 (912) 350‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lyle N. Shelver as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cogent Healthcare of Georgia PC249 clinicians in the group
- Hospital Medicine Services of Ga LLC101 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Orangeburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Orangeburg, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cogent Healthcare of Georgia PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265431001 |
| 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