RICHARD RUSSELL SHELTON JR. MD
Complete NPI Record 1619947769
Pediatrics in Buford, GA

Active since January 23, 2006PECOS Enrolled

4095 S LEE ST, BUFORD, GA 30518(770) 932-8519(770) 533-4798 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2026, Aug 17, 2023, Jul 8, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

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This page contains the complete raw NPPES record for Richard Russell Shelton Jr., MD (NPI 1619947769), an individual pediatrics provider in Buford, GA. All 84 fields on file are listed with their current values and official NPPES definitions, exactly as recorded in the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Only fields that contain data are included, so the number of fields shown varies from one NPI record to another.

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NPI: 1619947769: The 10-position all-numeric identification number assigned by the NPS to uniquely identify a health care provider. The NPI number includes an ISO standard check-digit in the 10th position. There is no intelligence about the health care provider in the number.
Entity Type Code: 1: Code describing the type of health care provider that is being assigned an NPI. Codes are 1 = (Person): individual human being who furnishes health care; 2 = (Non-person): entity other than an individual human being that furnishes health care (for example, hospital, SNF, hospital subunit, pharmacy, or HMO).
Provider Last Name Legal Name: SHELTON: The last name of the provider. If the provider is an individual, this is the legal name.
Provider First Name: RICHARD: The first name of the provider, if the provider is an individual.
Provider Middle Name: RUSSELL: The middle name of the provider, if the provider is an individual.
Provider Name Suffix Text: JR.: The name suffix of the provider if the provider is an individual. The name suffix is a "generation-related" suffix, such as Jr., Sr., II, III, IV, or V.
Provider Credential Text: MD: The abbreviations for professional degrees or credentials used or held by the provider, if the provider is an individual. Examples are MD, DDS, CSW, CNA, AA, NP, RNA, or PSY. These credential designations will not be verified by NPS.
Provider First Line Business Mailing Address: PO BOX 1060: The first line mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider first line location address".
Provider Business Mailing Address City Name: OAKWOOD: The city name in the mailing address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Mailing Address State Name: GA: The State or Province name in the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address State name".
Provider Business Mailing Address Postal Code: 305660018: The postal ZIP or zone code in the mailing address of the provider being identified. NOTE: ZIP code plus 4-digit extension, if available. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address postal code".
Provider Business Mailing Address Country Code If outside U S : US: The country code in the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address country code".
Provider Business Mailing Address Telephone Number: 7707181122: The telephone number associated with mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address telephone number".
Provider First Line Business Practice Location Address: 4095 S LEE ST: The first line location address of the provider being identified. For providers with more than one physical location, this is the primary location. This address cannot include a Post Office box.
Provider Business Practice Location Address City Name: BUFORD: The city name in the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address State Name: GA: The State code in the location of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Postal Code: 305183647: The postal ZIP or zone code in the location address of the provider being identified. NOTE: ZIP code plus 4-digit extension, if available.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Country Code If outside U S : US: The country code in the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Telephone Number: 7709328519: The telephone number associated with the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Fax Number: 7705334798: The fax number associated with the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Enumeration Date: 1/23/2006: The date the provider was assigned a unique identifier (assigned an NPI).
Last Update Date: 2/4/2026: The date that a record was last updated or changed.
Provider Gender Code: M: The code designating the provider's gender if the provider is a person.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 1: 208000000X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 1: 043775: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 1: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 1: Y: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Other Provider Identifier 1: 302587: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 1: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 1: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 1: WELLCARE: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 2: 52684584: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 2: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 2: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 2: BCBS: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 3: 5402578: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 3: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 3: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 3: AETNA PPO: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 4: 8238671: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 4: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 4: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 4: CIGNA: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 5: 000754157M: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 5: 05: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 5: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 6: 000754157P: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 6: 05: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 6: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 7: 000754157Q: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 7: 05: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 7: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 8: 1939869: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 8: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 8: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 8: UNITED HEALTHCARE: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 9: 302571: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 9: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 9: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 9: WELLCARE: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 10: 000754157N: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 10: 05: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 10: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 11: 000754157R: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 11: 05: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 11: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 12: 10032982: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 12: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 12: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 12: AMERIGROUP: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 13: 302567: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 13: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 13: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 13: WELLCARE: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 14: 2276934: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 14: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 14: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 14: AETNA HMO: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 15: 302588: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 15: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 15: GA: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 15: WELLCARE: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Is Sole Proprietor: N: Indicates whether the provider is registered as a sole proprietor. This is a single-character code: "Y" means the provider operates as a sole proprietor, and "N" means they do not.
NPI Certification Date: 2/4/2026: The date on which the National Provider Identifier (NPI) was officially assigned and certified to the provider. This reflects when the provider's NPI record first became active in the NPPES system.

Other Provider Identifiers 15

Legacy and payer-issued identifiers reported to the NPPES registry for this provider.

302587 Other

1/15

State: GA · Issuer: Wellcare
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

52684584 Other

2/15

State: GA · Issuer: Bcbs
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

5402578 Other

3/15

State: GA · Issuer: Aetna Ppo
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

8238671 Other

4/15

State: GA · Issuer: Cigna
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

000754157M Medicaid

5/15

State: GA
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.

000754157P Medicaid

6/15

State: GA
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.

000754157Q Medicaid

7/15

State: GA
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.

1939869 Other

8/15

State: GA · Issuer: United Healthcare
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

302571 Other

9/15

State: GA · Issuer: Wellcare
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

000754157N Medicaid

10/15

State: GA
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.

000754157R Medicaid

11/15

State: GA
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.

10032982 Other

12/15

State: GA · Issuer: Amerigroup
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

302567 Other

13/15

State: GA · Issuer: Wellcare
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

2276934 Other

14/15

State: GA · Issuer: Aetna Hmo
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

302588 Other

15/15

State: GA · Issuer: Wellcare
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

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