Patrick Joseph Shanahan, M.D.
Patrick Joseph Shanahan, M.D. has been part of the Chestertown medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Virginia School of Medicine graduate since 1986, he brings 40+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.06/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Federal MIPS score higher than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2596dNPPES updated 2019-03-28 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
120 Speer Rd Bldg B, Chestertown, MD 21620-1044
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 89% of doctors in Maryland on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.06/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Better than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in MarylandHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.58%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
1.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.5%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
640
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
735
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,159
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $758k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$810 received from industry
43 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Patrick Joseph Shanahan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
University of Virginia School of Medicine
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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 Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Patrick Joseph Shanahan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Patrick Joseph Shanahan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chestertown 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 Patrick Joseph Shanahan
Dr. Shanahan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chestertown, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 778-9300.
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 Patrick Joseph Shanahan
Practice Location
120 Speer Rd Bldg B, Chestertown, MD 21620-1044
Mailing Address
120 Speer Rd Bldg B, Chestertown, MD 21620-1044
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