KENNETH T. SHELTON M.D. – NPI #1881821346
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Anesthesiology

KENNETH SHELTON is an anesthesiologist located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881821346 to KENNETH SHELTON on June 11, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LC0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Critical Care Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 26, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KENNETH SHELTON below.

NPI Profile for
KENNETH T. SHELTON

NPI Number
1881821346
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KENNETH T. SHELTON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 726-3030 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 26, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207LC0200X
- Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine (Primary)		 MA 253389
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology		 MA L-239984

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KENNETH SHELTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
      55 FRUIT STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02114

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