Tongii L. Shavers, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Tongii L. Shavers is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Gulfport, MS with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 29 years in psychiatry & neurology, Tongii L. Shavers, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Gulfport. She graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with schizophrenia, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1800dNPPES updated 2021-06-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
11150 Highway 49n, Gulfport, MS 39503
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85%
Mississippi avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
108
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
220
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,908
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.03M
Percentile rankings compared against 222 reporting peers in Mississippi.
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 Schizophrenia, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
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 Louisville School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 17, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
164 Waccamaw Medical Park Dr, Conway, SC 29526-8903
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Tongii L. Shavers
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tongii L. Shavers for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Gulfport 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 Tongii L. Shavers
Dr. Shavers is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gulfport, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (228) 575-1000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tongii L. Shavers
Practice Location
11150 Highway 49n, Gulfport, MS 39503
Mailing Address
164 Waccamaw Medical Park Dr, Conway, SC 29526-8903
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