Quick answers
- Does Shelbi T. Frees accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shelbi T. Frees 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 Shelbi T. Frees see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 42 services for Shelbi T. Frees. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shelbi T. Frees's NPI number?
- 1952175309. 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 Shelbi T. Frees, 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 42 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
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%
- Arthritis69%
Hospitals where Shelbi T. Frees works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shelbi T. Frees 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.
- Clara Barton HospitalHoisington, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171333
- Ellinwood District HospitalEllinwood, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171301
- University of KS Health System Great Bend CampusGreat Bend, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170191
Practice locations
Addresses where Shelbi T. Frees is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 N Park Ave, Ellinwood Hospital ClinicEllinwood, KS 67526 (620) 564‑2548
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shelbi T. Frees as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Great Plains of Ellinwood Inc13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Ellinwood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ellinwood, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Great Plains of Ellinwood Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952175309 |
| 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