Dr John Buford Shelton, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Waco, TX

Dr John Buford Shelton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Waco, Texas. He went to Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Providence Health Alliance and his current practice location is 6101 Woodway Dr Ste 200, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 537-6300.

Dr John Buford Shelton is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K5688) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083688964.

Contact Information

Dr John Buford Shelton, MD
6101 Woodway Dr Ste 200,
Waco, TX 76712-6117
(254) 537-6300
(254) 537-6301

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Buford Shelton
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience27 Years
Location6101 Woodway Dr Ste 200, Waco, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John Buford Shelton attended and graduated from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083688964
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/30/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446394571
  • Enrollment ID: I20100212000483

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Buford Shelton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083688964NPI-NPPES
84597XOtherTXBCBS
122149104MedicaidTX
00N59XOtherTXBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine K5688 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Home CareWaco, TXHome health agency
Providence Health CenterWaco, TXHospital
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Health Alliance6305731068111

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr John Buford Shelton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProvidence Health Alliance
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932210838
PECOS PAC ID: 6305731068
Enrollment ID: O20040220000307

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr John Buford Shelton is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John Buford Shelton, MD
Po Box 18962,
Belfast, ME 04915-4084

Ph: (800) 566-5050
Dr John Buford Shelton, MD
6101 Woodway Dr Ste 200,
Waco, TX 76712-6117

Ph: (254) 537-6300

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