Andrew Alan Shelton, M.D.
Andrew Alan Shelton is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Stanford, CA with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Andrew Alan Shelton, M.D. has been part of the Stanford medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 27% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
875 Blake Wilbur Drive Clinic B, Stanford, CA 94305-5820
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.5/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
203
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
91
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
271
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+48%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$120 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Andrew Alan Shelton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Education & Training
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
300 Pasteur Dr # H3680, Stanford, CA 94305-2200
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200034
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Andrew Alan Shelton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Andrew Alan Shelton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Stanford required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Andrew Alan Shelton
Dr. Shelton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Stanford, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-3913.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Andrew Alan Shelton
Practice Location
875 Blake Wilbur Drive Clinic B, Stanford, CA 94305-5820
Mailing Address
300 Pasteur Dr # H3680, Stanford, CA 94305-2200
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