Joan Legree Shemwell, M.D.
Joan Legree Shemwell is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Indianapolis, IN with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joan Legree Shemwell, M.D. practices as part of a group internist practice in Indianapolis, IN. She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 22% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3834 S Emerson Ave Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46203
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.64%
Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)
6.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.4%
Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
295
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
426
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
16,534
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.15M
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$101 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 Joan Legree Shemwell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
Tulane University School of Medicine
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1981)
Mailing address
Po Box 3299, Carson City, NV 89702-3299
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Joan Legree Shemwell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joan Legree Shemwell for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Indianapolis 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 Joan Legree Shemwell
NPI records show Dr. Shemwell as active with telehealth listed in Indianapolis, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (317) 782-1577.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joan Legree Shemwell
Practice Location
3834 S Emerson Ave Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Mailing Address
Po Box 3299, Carson City, NV 89702-3299
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