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Dr. Shawn E. McCandless, MD
NPI1285650150PAC ID7416038526
- Part D claims, 2024
- 43
- Publications
- 54
- Clinical trials
- 9
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $54,493
- Practice address
- 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
- Practice phone
- Call (720) 777-1234
- Professional email
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- Personal email
- Get personal email
- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Shawn E. McCandless is a clinical genetics (m.d.) physician in Aurora, Colorado
Dr. McCandless practices at Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, part of Children's Hospital Colorado.
Dr. McCandless' NPI, 1285650150, was assigned on July 14, 2006. Dr. McCandless graduated from Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1988. Dr. McCandless holds Colorado license 0059942.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1285650150NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 7416038526
- NPI enumeration date
- July 14, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (720) 777-1234
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
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- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 64
- Medical school graduation
- 1988
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Shawn E. McCandless practices at Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado
Dr. McCandless' primary practice is Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, at 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 in Adams County. The practice phone is (720) 777-1234.
- Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 · Adams CountyPhone(720) 777-1234
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Shawn E. McCandless is affiliated with 1 site of care and 1 medical group
Dr. McCandless' primary practice is Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, part of Children's Hospital Colorado. The medical group on file is University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine).
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Shawn E. McCandless' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. McCandless practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Shawn E. McCandless is one of 16 clinical genetics (m.d.) physicians in Colorado
Clinical genetics (m.d.) is Dr. McCandless' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207SG0201X. Dr. McCandless is board certified in clinical biochemical genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. Dmand AI has Dr. McCandless' licenses on file in 5 states: Colorado, Wyoming, Ohio, North Carolina and Wisconsin.
Specialties and state licenses
- Clinical genetics (m.d.), ColoradoPrimary
- Wyoming license
- Ohio license
- North Carolina license
- Wisconsin license
Clinical genetics (m.d.) physicians near Dr. McCandless
Counts of clinical genetics (m.d.) physicians with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
16clinical genetics (m.d.) physicians in Colorado13clinical genetics (m.d.) physicians in Aurora2clinical genetics (m.d.) physicians at Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Shawn E. McCandless' patients have a median age of 11
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. McCandless' median patient age at 11, with 56% women.
Dr. McCandless' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 11
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women56%
- Men44%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Shawn E. McCandless wrote 43 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. McCandless wrote 43 Medicare Part D claims. 74% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 24 of them, across 2 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $250 in total drug cost. In 2021, CMS named 11 claims across 1 drug.
Part D claims, 202443
Drugs named by CMS2
Total drug cost$250
Dr. McCandless' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic32 claims74%
- Brand-name11 claims26%
Dr. McCandless' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2021 to 2024
- 2021
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2021: 112024: 24118%
Drugs named by CMS: 2 in 2024, 1 in 2021.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Shawn E. McCandless takes part in Medicare
Dr. McCandless accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
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Dr. Shawn E. McCandless has 54 publications on record
Dmand AI links 54 papers to Dr. McCandless, published from 2006 to 2024. 2021 was the busiest year, with 6. The most frequent topics are Neonatal Screening, Phenotype and Metabolism, Inborn Errors. Dr. McCandless has published most often in Mol Genet Metab. Dr. McCandless' most frequent co-authors are Jirair Krikor Bedoyan, MD, PhD, Susan Amelia Berry, MD and Austin Alexander Larson, MD.
Papers54
Years published2006 to 2024
Dr. McCandless' papers by year, 2014 to 2024
Topics Dr. McCandless writes about most
- Neonatal Screening
- Phenotype
- Metabolism, Inborn Errors
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Urea Cycle Disorders, Inborn
- Abnormalities, Multiple
- Chromosome Deletion
- Genetic Testing
Dr. McCandless' most frequent co-authors
- Jirair Krikor Bedoyan, MD, PhD4 shared papers
- Susan Amelia Berry, MD4 shared papers
- Austin Alexander Larson, MD4 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. McCandless
Delayed-Action PreparationsDiazoxideHyperphagia
Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityCognitionDouble-Blind Method
Exome SequencingFetusGenetic Testing
Benzhydryl CompoundsGlucosidesGlycogen Storage Disease Type I
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Shawn E. McCandless has worked on 9 clinical trials
Dmand AI links Dr. McCandless to 9 clinical trials, 3 of them phase 3 studies. 3 are still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Prader-Willi Syndrome, Imprinting Disorders and Urea Cycle Disorders, Inborn.
Clinical trials with Dr. McCandless by phase
- NonePhase 1: no trials
- 1Phase 2: 1 trial
- 1Phase 2/3: 1 trial
- 3Phase 3: 3 trials
- 2Phase 4: 2 trials
Conditions in Dr. McCandless' trials
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Imprinting Disorders
- Urea Cycle Disorders, Inborn
- Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors
- Argininosuccinic Aciduria
Investigators on the most trials with Dr. McCandless
- Susan Amelia Berry, MD2 shared trials
- George Alfred Diaz, MD, PhD2 shared trials
- Amy D. Fleischman, MD2 shared trials
Recent clinical trials with Dr. McCandless
Argininosuccinic AciduriaCitrullinemia
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Pitolisant in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome, Followed by an Open Label Extension (opens in a new tab)
Active, not recruitingPhase 2
Prader-Willi SyndromeImprinting DisordersPitolisant oral tablets
Effects of Livoletide (AZP-531) on Food-related Behaviors in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
TerminatedPhase 2/3
Prader-Willi SyndromeImprinting DisordersLivoletide
Phase 3 Study of Intranasal Carbetocin (LV-101) in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
CompletedPhase 3
Prader-Willi SyndromeImprinting Disorders3.2 mg intranasal carbetocin9.6 mg intranasal carbetocin
A Study of Diazoxide Choline in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
CompletedPhase 3
Prader-Willi SyndromeImprinting DisordersDCCR
Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)
Dr. Shawn E. McCandless received $54,493 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 66 general payments to Dr. McCandless from 9 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Honoraria make up the largest share, 56% of the total. Horizon Pharma plc paid the most, $39,113.
General payments to Dr. McCandless by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. McCandless by kind, 2016 to 2025
$54.5Kin total
- Honoraria$30,31656%
- Consulting fees$6,49212%
- Travel and lodging$6,11211%
- Speaker and faculty fees$5,50010%
- Other$6,07411%
Companies that paid Dr. McCandless the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Shawn E. McCandless has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. McCandless, most recently Regional Top Doctor in 2014.
Awards and honors for Dr. McCandless
- 2014
- Regional Top Doctor
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Shawn E. McCandless graduated from Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Dr. McCandless graduated from Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1988. Dr. McCandless is a member of American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, AMA, American Society of Human Genetics and Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders.
- Medical school
- Board certified in clinical biochemical genetics
- Board certified in clinical genetics and genomics
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Shawn E. McCandless accepts plans from 8 insurance carriers
Dr. McCandless is in network with 8 carriers, including United Healthcare, Elevance and HCSC. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 4. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- United Healthcare
- Elevance
- HCSC
- Aetna
- Aspirus Health Plan
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- CMS Medicare
- EMI Health
Plan types Dr. McCandless accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO4
- HMO3
- POS3
- Medicare2
- EPO1
- Medicaid1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Shawn E. McCandless's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Clinical trials and co-investigators | Dmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Shawn E. McCandless' NPI number?
Dr. Shawn E. McCandless' NPI number is 1285650150. It was assigned on July 14, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shawn E. McCandless?
Dr. Shawn E. McCandless is a clinical genetics (m.d.) physician in Aurora, Colorado. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician (taxonomy code 207SG0201X).
Where does Dr. Shawn E. McCandless practice?
Dr. McCandless practices at 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. Dr. McCandless' primary practice is Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, part of Children's Hospital Colorado.
What is Dr. Shawn E. McCandless' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. McCandless is (720) 777-1234.
What is Dr. Shawn E. McCandless' medical license number?
Dr. McCandless holds Colorado license 0059942, one of the licenses on file in 5 states.
Which states has Dr. Shawn E. McCandless been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. McCandless in Colorado (2018 to 2027), Wyoming (2021 to 2026), Ohio (1998 to 2018), North Carolina (1999 to 2004) and Wisconsin (1989 to 1999).
Which hospitals is Dr. Shawn E. McCandless affiliated with?
Dr. McCandless practices at Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado.
What medical group is Dr. Shawn E. McCandless part of?
Dr. McCandless is linked to University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine).
Does Dr. Shawn E. McCandless accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS lists Dr. McCandless as accepting Medicare assignment.
Is Dr. Shawn E. McCandless board certified?
Yes. Dr. McCandless is board certified in clinical biochemical genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.
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Where did Dr. Shawn E. McCandless go to medical school?
Dr. McCandless graduated from Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1988.
What drugs does Dr. Shawn E. McCandless prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. McCandless' most prescribed drugs by claims were Escitalopram Oxalate and Guanfacine HCl ER.
Has Dr. Shawn E. McCandless received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $54,493 in general payments to Dr. McCandless from 9 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Horizon Pharma plc.
How long has Dr. Shawn E. McCandless been practicing?
Dr. McCandless graduated from medical school in 1988, 38 years ago.
Does Dr. Shawn E. McCandless do research?
Dmand AI links 54 publications to Dr. McCandless, published from 2006 to 2024. Dr. McCandless has worked on 9 clinical trials.
Who does Dr. Shawn E. McCandless publish with?
Dr. McCandless' most frequent co-authors are Jirair Krikor Bedoyan, MD, PhD (4 shared papers), Susan Amelia Berry, MD (4 shared papers) and Austin Alexander Larson, MD (4 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Shawn E. McCandless accept?
Dr. McCandless is in network with 8 carriers, including United Healthcare, Elevance and HCSC. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 4. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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