ROBERT F. SHELTON M.D. – NPI #1871578781
Pediatrics

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

ROBERT SHELTON is a physician located in FORT WALTON BEACH, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871578781 to ROBERT SHELTON on December 13, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208000000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Jan 17, 2017. 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 ROBERT SHELTON below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT F. SHELTON

NPI Number
1871578781
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT F. SHELTON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1005 MAR WALT DRIVE
PEDIATRIC DEPARTMENT
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547
Phone: (850) 863-8203 Fax: (850) 862-0977
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ROBERT SHELTON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSFLFL10151
MEDICAIDFL062670800
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
208000000X
- Pediatrics (Primary)
FL ME55015

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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