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- 1602 W. Northfield Blvd., Ste. 504, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
About Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton
Based in Murfreesboro, TN, Karen Fitzgerald-Shelton, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Karen graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1991. Karen is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 1,448 services to 1,116 patients. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1437136959 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (617) 217-3321
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1602 W. NORTHFIELD BLVD. STE. 504
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,448 services · 1,116 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
265 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
112 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
79 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
42 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
37 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
209 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
110 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
104 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
72 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Murfreesboro 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of Michigan Medical School 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton's specialty?
Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton is an eye doctor in Murfreesboro, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton?
Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton is listed at 1602 W. Northfield Blvd. Ste. 504, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton?
The number on file is (617) 217-3321. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton?
Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton's National Provider Identifier is 1437136959. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton's medical education?
Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton have?
Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fitzgerald-Shelton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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