Shelly Prather, FNP
Shelly Prather is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Coos Bay, OR with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shelly Prather, FNP has been part of the Coos Bay medical community since 2020 in independent practice. With 6+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Coos Bay area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 677dNPPES updated 2024-07-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
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 = better2.53%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Oregon2.53% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.5%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
26
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
300
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,233
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $532k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$125 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 Shelly Prather's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 14, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Shelly Prather
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shelly Prather for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Coos Bay 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 Shelly Prather
Dr. Prather is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Coos Bay, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (541) 267-5151.
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 Shelly Prather
Practice Location
1900 Woodland Dr, Coos Bay, OR 97420-2099
Mailing Address
1900 Woodland Dr, Coos Bay, OR 97420-2099
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