Martha Garrett-Shaver, MD
With over 26 years in family medicine, Martha Garrett-Shaver, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in El Dorado. She graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 813dNPPES updated 2024-02-13 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
620 W Grove St Ste 202, El Dorado, AR 71730-4425
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.46%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)
4.46% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.3%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
176
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
403
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,945
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.01M
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ 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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$52 received from industry
3 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 Martha Garrett-Shaver's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 12, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Arkansas College of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
1617 N Washington, Magnolia, AR 71753-2046
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144026
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Martha Garrett-Shaver
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Martha Garrett-Shaver for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to El Dorado 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 Martha Garrett-Shaver
NPI records show Dr. Garrett-Shaver as active with telehealth listed in El Dorado, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (870) 875-5577.
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 Martha Garrett-Shaver
Practice Location
620 W Grove St Ste 202, El Dorado, AR 71730-4425
Mailing Address
1617 N Washington, Magnolia, AR 71753-2046
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