Joyce M Shotwell, MD
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE, SLEEP MEDICINE
Joyce M Shotwell, MD has been part of the Dallas medical community since 2005 in group practice. A University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston graduate since 1979, she brings 47+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4141dNPPES updated 2015-01-02 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3801 Gaston Ave Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75246-1541
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.64%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
1.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
465
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
210
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,344
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $970k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$285 received from industry
13 transactions 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 Joyce M Shotwell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
University of Texas Medical Branch
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Class of 1979)
Virtual Specialist Care With Joyce M Shotwell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joyce M Shotwell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Dallas 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 Joyce M Shotwell
Dr. Shotwell is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dallas, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (214) 824-4412.
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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Practice Location
3801 Gaston Ave Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75246-1541
Mailing Address
3801 Gaston Ave Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75246-1541
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