Dr. David K. Shelton, MD

  • Sacramento, CA
  • Nuclear radiology physician
NPI1790764397
Medicare services, 2018
77
Publications
22
Industry payments
$3,200
Insurance carriers
2
State license
1
Practice address
4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817-2307
Practice phone
Call (916) 734-3606
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Dr. David K. Shelton is a nuclear radiology physician in Sacramento, California

Dr. Shelton practices in Sacramento, California.

Dr. Shelton's NPI, 1790764397, was assigned on January 11, 2006. Dr. Shelton graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1975. Dr. Shelton's California license number on file is G44558.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
January 11, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(916) 734-3606
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Medical school graduation
1975

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. David K. Shelton's practice address is in Sacramento, California

Dr. Shelton's practice address in the NPI Registry is 4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817-2307. The practice phone is (916) 734-3606.

  • NPI Registry address
    4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817-2307Phone(916) 734-3606

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

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Dr. David K. Shelton is one of 61 nuclear radiology physicians in California

Nuclear radiology is Dr. Shelton's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2085N0904X. Dr. Shelton is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Shelton has a license on file in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Nuclear radiology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense G44558 · 1981 to 2020 · taxonomy 2085N0904X

Nuclear radiology physicians near Dr. Shelton

Counts of nuclear radiology physicians with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

61nuclear radiology physicians in California
2nuclear radiology physicians in Sacramento

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. David K. Shelton billed Medicare for 77 services in 2018

CMS data shows 77 Medicare services from Dr. Shelton across 3 procedure codes in 2018. Medicare paid $4,192 for them.

Medicare services, 201877
Paid by Medicare$4,192
Procedure codes3

Dr. Shelton's Medicare services by type, 2017 to 2018

  • 2017
  • 2018
Imaging
2017: 3712018: 7779%

Where Dr. Shelton's Medicare services took place, 2018

  • In an office1114%
  • In a facility6686%

Dr. Shelton compared with the California median for nuclear radiology physicians, 2018

  • Dr. Shelton
  • California median
Medicare services
77vs 87791% below

Medians across 55 nuclear radiology physicians in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Shelton's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2018

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

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Dr. David K. Shelton has 22 publications on record

Dmand AI links 22 papers to Dr. Shelton, published from 2009 to 2019. 2010 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Lung Neoplasms and Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung. Dr. Shelton has published most often in Chest. Dr. Shelton's most frequent co-authors are Elizabeth H. Moore, MD, Timothy Eugene Albertson, MD, MPH, PhD and Allen M. Chen, MD.

Papers22
Years published2009 to 2019

Dr. Shelton's papers by year, 2009 to 2019

Topics Dr. Shelton writes about most

  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Lung Neoplasms
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Bone Neoplasms
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Algorithms
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols

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Dr. David K. Shelton received $3,200 in industry payments in 2016

CMS Open Payments shows 1 general payment to Dr. Shelton from 1 drug or device company in 2016. Speaker and faculty fees make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Pfizer Inc. paid the most, $3,200.

Companies that paid Dr. Shelton the most, 2016 to 2016

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. David K. Shelton has 4 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 4 awards for Dr. Shelton, most recently Teacher of the Year, Radiology in 2000.

Awards and honors for Dr. Shelton

  1. 2000
    • Teacher of the Year, Radiology
  2. Undated
    • Chief of Staff
    • Top Doctors in America
    • Top Radiologists in America

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. David K. Shelton graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine

Dr. Shelton graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1975.

  1. Medical schoolWake Forest School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in diagnostic radiologyAmerican Board of Radiology
  3. Board certified in nuclear radiologyAmerican Board of Radiology

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Dr. David K. Shelton accepts plans from 2 insurance carriers

Dr. Shelton is in network with 2 carriers, including AK State Medicaid and NV State Medicaid. Medicaid plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • AK State Medicaid
  • NV State Medicaid

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Sources for Dr. David K. Shelton's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. David K. Shelton's NPI number?

Dr. David K. Shelton's NPI number is 1790764397. It was assigned on January 11, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. David K. Shelton?

Dr. David K. Shelton is a nuclear radiology physician in Sacramento, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Nuclear Radiology Physician (taxonomy code 2085N0904X).

Where does Dr. David K. Shelton practice?

Dr. Shelton practices at 4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817-2307.

What is Dr. David K. Shelton's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Shelton is (916) 734-3606.

What is Dr. David K. Shelton's medical license number?

Dr. Shelton's California license number on file is G44558.

Does Dr. David K. Shelton accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Shelton billed Medicare for 77 services in 2018.

Is Dr. David K. Shelton board certified?

Yes. Dr. Shelton is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology.

What services does Dr. David K. Shelton bill to Medicare?

In 2018, Dr. Shelton's most billed Medicare services were diagnostic imaging (71250), diagnostic imaging (71260) and nuclear medicine (78815).

Where did Dr. David K. Shelton go to medical school?

Dr. Shelton graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1975.

Has Dr. David K. Shelton received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $3,200 in general payments to Dr. Shelton from 1 company from 2016 to 2016. The largest total came from Pfizer Inc.

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How long has Dr. David K. Shelton been practicing?

Dr. Shelton graduated from medical school in 1975, 51 years ago.

Does Dr. David K. Shelton do research?

Dmand AI links 22 publications to Dr. Shelton, published from 2009 to 2019.

Who does Dr. David K. Shelton publish with?

Dr. Shelton's most frequent co-authors are Elizabeth H. Moore, MD (3 shared papers), Timothy Eugene Albertson, MD, MPH, PhD (2 shared papers) and Allen M. Chen, MD (2 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. David K. Shelton accept?

Dr. Shelton is in network with 2 carriers, including AK State Medicaid and NV State Medicaid. Medicaid plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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