Quick answers
- Does Robert J. Shelley Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert J. Shelley Jr. 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 Robert J. Shelley Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 425 Original Medicare patients and 3,161 services for Robert J. Shelley Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert J. Shelley Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1326422171. 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 Robert J. Shelley Jr., 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 | 425 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,161 |
| Different services or procedures | 72 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)822 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)335 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)213 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)210 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)140 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes33%
- Anxiety32%
- Depression28%
Hospitals where Robert J. Shelley Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert J. Shelley Jr. 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.
- Candler HospitalSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110024
- Effingham Health SystemSpringfield, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111306
- Optim Medical Center - TattnallReidsville, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111323
- St Joseph's Hospital - SavannahSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110043
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert J. Shelley Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 W Mulberry Blvd, Suite 140Savannah, GA 31407 (912) 748‑5111
- 210 E Derenne AveSavannah, GA 31405 (912) 644‑5300
- 8201 Pinellas DrBluffton, SC 29910 (843) 705‑9401
- 821 S Main St, Suite CBaxley, GA 31513 (912) 705‑8040
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert J. Shelley Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optim Orthopedics LLC107 clinicians in the group
- Tattnall Hospital Company LLC46 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Savannah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Savannah, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optim Orthopedics LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326422171 |
| 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