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Dr. Christopher Shelton, MD

Dr. Christopher Shelton, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Irving, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shelton, Family Medicine Specialist in Irving, TX?

    Dr. Christopher Shelton, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Irving, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shelton graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Shelton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shelton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shelton’s office.

    Where did Dr. Shelton go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Family Medicine | Baptist/St. Anthony's Health System | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Health Sciences Center Program

    • Medical School: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Shelton board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Shelton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shelton speak?

    Dr. Shelton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shelton typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shelton diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shelton. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shelton typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Shelton may include:

    Please contact Dr. Shelton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Shelton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shelton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shelton accept in Irving, TX?

    Dr. Shelton in Irving, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shelton's office located?

    350 Baylor Scott And White Medical And Surgical Cl

    2021 N MacArthur Blvd Ste 350

    Irving, TX 75061

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    Dr. Christopher Shelton's Practice 2

    3417 Gaston Ave Ste 980

    Dallas, TX 75246

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    Dr. Christopher Shelton's Practice 3

    925 E Southlake Blvd Ste 100

    Southlake, TX 76092

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    What is Dr. Shelton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shelton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497829618.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shelton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shelton

    What is Dr. Christopher Shelton's specialty?

    Dr. Shelton is a Family Medicine Specialist near Irving, TX.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Christopher Shelton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shelton is affiliated with Texas Health Southlake, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Texas Health Denton which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Christopher Shelton accepting new patients in Irving, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Shelton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Shelton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shelton's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Shelton?

    Please contact Dr. Shelton's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shelton's office located?

    Dr. Shelton's offices are located in Irving, TX, Dallas, TX, and Southlake, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Shelton have?

    Dr. Christopher Shelton is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.