Quick answers
- Does Derek T. Shelton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Derek T. 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 Derek T. Shelton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 13 Original Medicare patients and 54 services for Derek T. Shelton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Derek T. Shelton's NPI number?
- 1720492994. 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 Derek T. 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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 54 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 59 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 30 minutes (90832)38 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).
- Anxiety75%
Practice locations
Addresses where Derek T. Shelton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 120 Coastal Horizons DrShallotte, NC 28470 (910) 343‑0145
- 613 Shipyard Blvd, Suite 106Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 202‑3860
- 615 Shipyard BlvdWilmington, NC 28412 (910) 343‑0145
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Derek T. Shelton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.50 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
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Other clinical social workers in Shallotte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shallotte, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720492994 |
| 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
- 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