Shelley K Nakamura, MD

Surgery

Shelley K Nakamura is a Surgery specialist based in Phoenix, AZ with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(602) 568-2050Phoenix, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Shelley K Nakamura, MD has practiced surgery for 30+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine (class of 1996), she has been practicing for over 30 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension.

1 of 34 Surgery providers in AZSee all Surgery in Phoenix30+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1174dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4727 E Bell Rd Ste 45-411, Phoenix, AZ 85032-2308

Fax: (480) 588-8353
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

186

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Cancer, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Cancer
48%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Hypertension
47%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Osteoporosis
25%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Anxiety Disorders
24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$28 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

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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 Shelley K Nakamura's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Tulane University School of Medicine

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 100053

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Virtual Surgery Care With Shelley K Nakamura

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Shelley K Nakamura for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Phoenix 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 Shelley K Nakamura

NPI records show Dr. Nakamura as active with telehealth listed in Phoenix, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (602) 568-2050.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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