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Christina R. Shetlar, MD

Works at hospitals in Tucson, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Christina R. Shetlar, MD is a pathologist at 350 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711. Phone: (602) 685-5211. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christina R. Shetlar had 542 Original Medicare patients and 2,283 services. NPI 1417150962. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 350 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (602) 685‑5211
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Tucson Medical Center
  • Group practice: Pathology Specialist of Arizona, LLP
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christina R. Shetlar, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Christina R. Shetlar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christina R. Shetlar 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 Christina R. Shetlar see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 542 Original Medicare patients and 2,283 services for Christina R. Shetlar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christina R. Shetlar's NPI number?
1417150962. 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 Christina R. Shetlar, 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 patients542
Services billed to Medicare2,283
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)510 services
  2. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)477 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)217 services
  4. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)160 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)152 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%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Chronic kidney disease38%
  • Diabetes35%

Hospitals where Christina R. Shetlar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christina R. Shetlar 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.

  • Tucson Medical CenterTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030006

Practice locations

Addresses where Christina R. Shetlar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christina R. Shetlar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pathology Specialist of Arizona, LLP71 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Tucson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Pathology Specialist of Arizona, LLP

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417150962
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians