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Dr. Gary Shelton, MD

Charlotte, NC

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Shelton, Internist in Charlotte, NC?

    Dr. Gary Shelton, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Shelton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shelton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shelton’s office at (704) 495-6334.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shelton?

    Dr. Gary Shelton, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shelton empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlotte/NC community, Dr. Shelton is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Shelton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shelton treat?

    As a Internist, 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.

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • General Disorder Screening
    • Screening for Other Endocrine Disorder
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Hormone Disorder Screening
    • Gland Disorder Screening
    • Endocrine System Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z1329: Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorder

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Gout
    • Gouty Arthritis
    • Uric Acid Arthritis
    • Hyperuricemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M109: Gout, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Shelton perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gary Shelton may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shelton's office.

    Does Dr. Shelton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shelton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 495-6334 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shelton accept in Charlotte, NC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Alliance Behavioral Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shelton's office located?

    Dr. Gary Shelton's Primary Practice

    6060 Piedmont Row Dr S

    Charlotte, NC 28287

    (704) 495-6334

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    What is Dr. Shelton's NPI number?An 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 1467581348.

    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. Gary Shelton's specialty?

    Dr. Shelton is a Internist near Charlotte, NC.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Shelton to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Shelton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Gary Shelton accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Gary Shelton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shelton's office at (704) 495-6334 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gary Shelton?

    Please contact Dr. Shelton's office at (704) 495-6334 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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