Active NPI 1104818269 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William Alfred Shell , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Nashville, TN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Shell, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Nashville, TN. Practice services are available at 4230 HARDING PIKE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, x-ray of knee, 3 views, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4230 Harding Pike
Suite 1000

Nashville, TN 372052013

Telephone 6153832693

Fax 6152929469

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Saint Thomas Campus Surgicare Lp Facility NPI 1588656508

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Nashville, TN

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 19.7 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

84 Specialists

Practicing in Nashville, TN (509 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	7,700	106	$0.25	$0.13
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	318	216	$117.00	$36.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	259	215	$212.00	$82.49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	224	135	$311.14	$66.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	168	137	$128.00	$51.52
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	86	84	$135.00	$41.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	73	$309.00	$117.60
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	74	50	$10.00	$6.29
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	71	67	$5759.82	$1185.86
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	46	38	$91.00	$24.21
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	35	32	$576.00	$128.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$305.00	$102.00
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	25	$114.00	$35.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$468.00	$153.43
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	23	23	$5316.00	$1147.08
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	14	14	$912.07	$111.75
73700 Ct scan of leg without contrast	13	11	$453.54	$73.25
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	12	11	$569.00	$126.62
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	11	11	$156.00	$45.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	422	272	$117.00	$36.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	331	282	$212.00	$83.02
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	300	156	$10.00	$7.57
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	250	157	$310.73	$65.80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	157	137	$128.00	$51.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	107	106	$309.00	$116.85
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	102	101	$5727.55	$1208.86
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	101	98	$135.00	$42.38
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	87	72	$91.00	$24.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	78	$305.00	$103.06
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	45	43	$5316.00	$1155.08
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	33	32	$576.00	$130.63
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	33	33	$114.00	$36.34
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	28	23	$99.00	$31.41
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	23	17	$100.00	$25.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$468.00	$154.15
73700 Ct scan of leg without contrast	19	14	$426.00	$69.57
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	15	$569.00	$130.76
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	11	11	$885.00	$94.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	478	328	$117.00	$37.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	409	343	$212.00	$84.31
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	377	209	$10.00	$6.46
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	337	234	$320.27	$69.01
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	143	32	$3.00	$1.14
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	137	128	$135.00	$43.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	132	126	$309.00	$119.37
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	122	103	$91.00	$25.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	98	93	$128.00	$51.95
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	79	78	$5983.28	$1253.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	70	$305.00	$104.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	68	68	$468.00	$152.72
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	53	52	$5316.00	$1180.41
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	52	52	$114.00	$36.93
73700 Ct scan of leg without contrast	30	24	$426.00	$74.04
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	23	21	$99.00	$32.05
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	23	18	$100.00	$30.43
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	14	14	$156.00	$49.51
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	14	14	$95.00	$30.01
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	11	11	$591.18	$139.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	473	240	$10.00	$5.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	460	369	$212.00	$85.40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	401	239	$306.57	$67.38
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	397	284	$117.00	$36.99
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	132	106	$91.00	$25.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	123	121	$309.00	$122.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	102	89	$128.00	$52.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	92	$305.00	$104.70
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	82	80	$135.00	$42.49
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	76	73	$5660.41	$1237.18
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	53	48	$5316.00	$1199.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$468.00	$155.75
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	41	41	$114.00	$36.65
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	23	21	$95.00	$29.27
73700 Ct scan of leg without contrast	19	17	$426.00	$78.59
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	16	12	$131.00	$42.26
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	15	15	$569.00	$110.74
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	15	$585.27	$148.08
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	13	12	$99.00	$29.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	364	308	$195.00	$70.61
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	350	179	$13.00	$6.03
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	302	189	$291.83	$67.00
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	197	142	$108.00	$35.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	153	153	$286.00	$100.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	94	84	$116.00	$42.48
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	90	87	$5854.33	$1390.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	65	$287.00	$102.79
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	57	53	$96.00	$25.79
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	57	54	$90.00	$28.84
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	35	34	$5022.00	$1256.40
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	22	22	$106.00	$35.11
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	18	18	$563.67	$153.32
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	12	12	$532.00	$129.67
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	12	12	$125.00	$41.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	461	374	$195.00	$69.82
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	423	216	$13.00	$6.22
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	383	231	$291.56	$64.57
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	243	172	$108.00	$34.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	184	184	$286.00	$100.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	146	122	$116.00	$42.33
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	119	102	$90.00	$27.61
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	77	77	$5800.03	$1368.42
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	53	13	$538.00	$277.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$286.94	$103.16
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	47	45	$95.38	$29.29
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	45	44	$5022.00	$1279.94
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	32	32	$106.00	$33.25
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	20	20	$543.35	$120.05
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	19	19	$538.00	$149.78
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	16	16	$120.00	$35.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	439	215	$14.33	$6.63
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	396	226	$308.16	$64.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	384	332	$216.72	$68.10
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	301	203	$111.55	$31.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	186	150	$128.77	$40.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	163	163	$318.52	$100.24
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	103	88	$94.49	$26.07
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	98	96	$5770.63	$1362.18
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	69	17	$584.74	$142.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	68	$326.75	$99.42
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	43	42	$88.79	$27.81
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	42	42	$4765.88	$1273.70
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	31	31	$118.77	$31.23
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	20	20	$125.60	$33.39
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	16	16	$1049.44	$127.05
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	11	$129.27	$36.77
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	12	11	$72.50	$18.98
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	11	11	$867.45	$152.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	409	201	$15.00	$5.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	391	221	$305.15	$62.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	375	332	$225.00	$67.67
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	282	197	$113.00	$32.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	248	196	$134.00	$40.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	168	168	$336.00	$100.17
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	139	115	$96.00	$26.98
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	69	68	$5942.03	$1365.62
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	61	20	$613.00	$144.27
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	44	44	$4675.00	$1245.67
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	33	31	$86.00	$28.96
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	27	$661.00	$191.91
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	23	23	$128.00	$32.05
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	19	18	$128.00	$36.20
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	17	17	$1090.00	$125.26
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	16	15	$1172.63	$150.45
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	12	$133.00	$27.62
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	15	11	$104.00	$21.46
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	14	14	$4104.93	$1144.37
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	14	14	$77.00	$21.02
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	13	13	$3850.00	$1111.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-10-13

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TN MD14260

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

17 Associated Practitioners

Jonathan Meriwether , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1104085067

Physician Assistant (Certified)

John Redgren , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1316938913

Physical Therapist

Pauline Kimbro-Di Projetto , OT

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1346231933

Occupational Therapist

Stephen Hay , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1346578267

Physical Therapist

Angela Whittaker , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1417955378

Physical Therapist

Mary Feulner , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1437556180

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 13, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 306556, NASHVILLE, TN 372306556 (Tel: 8652438153)

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Updated Practice Location May 30, 2019

Registered at 4230 HARDING PIKE, SUITE 1000, NASHVILLE, TN 372052013 (Tel: 6153832693)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 30, 2019

Registered at 608 NORRIS AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 372043708 (Tel: 6153292294)

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NPI Profile Active October 23, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 23, 2009

Registered at 4230 HARDING RD, SUITE 1000, NASHVILLE, TN 372052013 (Tel: 6153832693)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 23, 2009

Registered at PO BOX 105132, ATLANTA, GA 303485132

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 23, 2009

Recorded as WILLIAM SHELL, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 23, 2009

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD14260 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 16, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104818269

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 16, 2005

Last Update: October 13, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 306556

Nashville, TN 372306556

Phone: 8652438153

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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