Physician Profile
Rachel Shelton, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shelton
Based in Somerset, KY, Rachel Shelton, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Rachel graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2003. Rachel is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Rachel cared for 446 Medicare patients across 1,325 services. The services billed most often include removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1215061304 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (606) 425-4298
- Email not available
Practice Locations
350 HOSPITAL WAY SUITE 270
Somerset, KY 42503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery 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
Anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal abscess
- Rectal prolapse
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
- Diverticulitis
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Peritonitis
Gallbladder and biliary
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Biliary dyskinesia
Hernia and abdominal wall
- Belly-button hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Groin hernia
- Hiatal hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Ventral hernia
Skin and soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Lipoma
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
- Soft-tissue mass
Abdominal
- Enlarged spleen
Abdominal wall
Breast
- Benign breast disease
- Breast abscess
- Gynecomastia
Colorectal
- Pilonidal cyst
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
- Perforated bowel
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Thyroid cancer
Gastrointestinal
Hernia
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Sports Hernia
- Strangulated Hernia
Infections
- Flesh-Eating Infection
Lymphatic
Oncology
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
- Gallbladder removal
Hernia repair
- Laparoscopic groin-hernia repair
- Robotic hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Lipoma removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
Abdominal surgery
- Spleen removal
Abdominal wall
- Abdominal Muscle Separation Repair
Access and nutrition
- Jejunostomy feeding-tube placement
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Colorectal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
Colorectal surgery
- Colostomy Surgery
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Ostomy reversal
Digestive procedures
- Achalasia Surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
Endocrine surgery
- Partial Thyroid Removal
Gastrointestinal
- Feeding tube placement
Hernia surgery
- Sports hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
Surgical Oncology
- Complex skin lesion excision
Surgical procedures
Vascular Access
- Central line placement
- Chemo port placement
Wound care
- Wound cleaning and debridement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,325 services · 446 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
557 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
86 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
44 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
296 | More than most peers in General Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
143 | More than most peers in General Surgery |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
137 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
47 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
15 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
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.
Other general surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Rachel Shelton?
Rachel Shelton is a general surgeon in Somerset, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Rachel Shelton's address?
Rachel Shelton is listed at 350 Hospital Way Suite 270, Somerset, KY 42503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Shelton?
The number on file is (606) 425-4298. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Rachel Shelton's NPI number?
Rachel Shelton's National Provider Identifier is 1215061304. 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
Where did Rachel Shelton train?
Rachel Shelton attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Rachel Shelton been practicing?
Rachel Shelton has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Rachel Shelton perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Rachel Shelton performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Rachel Shelton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rachel Shelton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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