Quick answers
- Does Caroline J. Shedlock accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Caroline J. Shedlock 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 Caroline J. Shedlock see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 182 Original Medicare patients and 875 services for Caroline J. Shedlock. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Caroline J. Shedlock's NPI number?
- 1871521039. 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 Caroline J. Shedlock, 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 | 182 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 875 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)383 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)164 services
- Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes (99316)145 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)111 services
- Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (G0180)60 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%
- Chronic kidney disease57%
- Heart failure51%
- Depression49%
Hospitals where Caroline J. Shedlock works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Caroline J. Shedlock 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.
- Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390133
Practice locations
Addresses where Caroline J. Shedlock is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1210 S Cedar Crest BlvdAllentown, PA 18103 (610) 402‑3888
- 1627 Chew StAllentown, PA 18102 (610) 969‑2226
- 1627 Chew St, Fl 6Allentown, PA 18102 (484) 633‑0935
- 1627 W Chew St 3rd Fl, Lvpg Mental Health Clinic 17th StAllentown, PA 18102 (610) 402‑1155
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Caroline J. Shedlock as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lehigh Valley Physician Group2,542 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Allentown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Allentown, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lehigh Valley Physician Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871521039 |
| 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