Shelia Brockette Dunaway
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Shelia Brockette Dunaway is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Shelia Brockette Dunaway practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in Nashville, TN. A University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine graduate since 1997, she brings 29+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 306dNPPES updated 2025-07-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.34%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
2.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
115
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
93
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
769
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $737k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — 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 (+13%) — 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 (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Board certified · Jul 22, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Shelia Brockette Dunaway
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shelia Brockette Dunaway for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Nashville 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 Shelia Brockette Dunaway
NPI records show Dr. Dunaway as active with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shelia Brockette Dunaway
Practice Location
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001
Mailing Address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-2691
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