STEVEN R SHELTON MD
Prescription History 1215934310
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Jeffersonville, IN
What does Dr. Shelton prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shelton wrote 521 Medicare prescriptions for 20 medications. The most prescribed was Quetiapine Fumarate, with 75 prescriptions for 18 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Shelton prescribes.
Medications 20 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Indiana prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 75 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $13.43 per fill, versus $18.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 72 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $5.04 per fill, versus $7.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 69 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $5.67 per fill, versus $8.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 52 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 80% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $10.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 30 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $11.09 per fill, versus $13.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 24 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $107.74 per fill, versus $92.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 20 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $8.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $9.33 per fill, versus $10.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 16 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 23% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $16.00 per fill, versus $4.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 16 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $38.59 per fill, versus $36.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 15 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $17.99 per fill, versus $23.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 15 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 42% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $19.35 per fill, versus $22.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 14 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $50.78 per fill, versus $29.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 13 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $5.20 per fill, versus $15.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 13 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 26% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.99 per fill, versus $13.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 12 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 37% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.38 per fill, versus $8.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 12 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 22% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $17.12 per fill, versus $32.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 12 prescriptions for Rexulti, about 41% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,443.56 per fill, versus $1,403.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 12 prescriptions for Vyvanse, about 62% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $381.29 per fill, versus $408.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shelton wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 10% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $7.19 per fill, versus $14.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Shelton’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shelton prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shelton's most prescribed medications were Quetiapine Fumarate (75), Clonazepam (72) and Trazodone Hcl (69).
How does Dr. Shelton's prescribing compare with other Indiana prescribers?
Of the 20 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shelton prescribes 2 more often than the typical Indiana prescriber, 2 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shelton prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Indiana prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
