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CARLTON JOSHUA SHUFORD PA-C
NPI 1982991691
Physician Assistant in Marietta, GA

Active since July 01, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
61 WHITCHER ST NE, SUITE 1100, MARIETTA, GA 30060(770) 422-3290(770) 422-0287 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Carlton Joshua Shuford Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CARLTON JOSHUA SHUFORD PA-C (NPI 1982991691) is an individual physician assistant in Marietta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (006165) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982991691
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCARLTON JOSHUA SHUFORDCredential: PA-C
Location Address61 WHITCHER ST NE, SUITE 1100Marietta, GA 30060-1176
Mailing Address61 Whitcher St Ne, Suite 1100Marietta, GA 30060-1176 · (770) 422-3290 · Fax (770) 422-0287
Phone(770) 422-3290
Fax(770) 422-0287
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 2014
✔ NPI 1982991691 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 006165
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 006165 (GA)
61 WHITCHER ST NE, Marietta, GA 30060
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN2029I72940GA
Medicaid003143723AGA
Medicaid003143723DGA
Medicaid003143723CGA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Carlton Joshua Shuford Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2769650712
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110719000591
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg J7332
Triluron is a treatment involving injections of a substance called hyaluronan into your joints. It helps to lubricate and cushion the joint, which can reduce pain and improve movement, especially in conditions like osteoarthritis. Each injection contains 1 mg of hyaluronan.
3,741 services47 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
330 services255 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
271 services122 patients
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 73560
An X-ray of the knee with 1-2 views is a quick, painless test that produces images of the knee bones. It helps identify fractures, infections, or changes in the knee joint. During the procedure, you'll be asked to stay still while the X-ray machine captures the images.
204 services140 patients
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502
An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.
125 services110 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
85 services81 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110035
Location677 Church StreetMarietta, GA 30060 · Cobb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30060 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.38
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
6%176 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
84%1,462 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
95%1,244 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
52%313 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
87%106 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
33%738 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
21%448 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 97% · 65 patients
92%65 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
86%738 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
18%738 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
57%738 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CHILDREN'S CARRDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE P.C
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
61 WHITCHER ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (404) 943-0289
COBB HYPERBARIC MEDICINE, INC
Preventive Medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine)
61 WHITCHER ST NE, SUITE 2150
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 422-4268
MARIANNE TARYLA MD
Emergency Medicine
61 WHITCHER ST NE, SUITE 2150
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 422-4268
DR. RICHARD W COHEN M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
61 WHITCHER ST NE, SUITE 1100
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 422-3290
MARINA SHIKHRIS WILDER MD
Preventive Medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine)
61 WHITCHER ST NE, SUITE 2150
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 422-4268
GEORGIANA MASSAD PA-C
Physician Assistant
61 WHITCHER ST NE, SUITE 2100
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 423-0595
DAMON ROBERT DENZIN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistant
61 WHITCHER ST NE, SUITE 4100
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 590-4180
DR. WILLIAM JOHN BENEDICT JR. M.D.
Neurological Surgery
61 WHITCHER ST NE, SUITE 3110 KENNESTONE PHYSICIAN'S CENTER
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 422-2326

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Carlton Shuford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlton Shuford is 1982991691. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2011.

Where is Carlton Shuford located?

Carlton Shuford practices at 61 Whitcher St NE Suite 1100, Marietta, GA 30060. The listed phone number is (770) 422-3290.

What is Carlton Shuford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Carlton Shuford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carlton Shuford is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Carlton Shuford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carlton Shuford is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlton Shuford was last updated on April 16, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.