Paul Young Shonnard, MD
Paul Young Shonnard is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Reno, NV with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Paul Young Shonnard, MD practices as part of a group orthopedic surgeon practice in Reno, NV. Trained at University of Nevada School of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 91.59/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in Nevada
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
10635 Professional Cir Ste a, Reno, NV 89521-5836
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in Nevada on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.59/100
Nevada avg: 67.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in NevadaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better56.31%
Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+51.2 pts)
56.31% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.2%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in NevadaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
408
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
168
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
309
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $11k
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
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 (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$95 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 Paul Young Shonnard's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
University of Nevada School of Medicine
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Education & Training
University of Nevada School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Paul Young Shonnard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Young Shonnard for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Reno 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 Paul Young Shonnard
Dr. Shonnard is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Reno, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (775) 852-0505.
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
10635 Professional Cir Ste a, Reno, NV 89521-5836
Mailing Address
10635 Professional Cir Ste a, Reno, NV 89521-5836
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