Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joan Shemwell, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Specialist · Indianapolis, IN

  • NPI 1609921758
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3834 S Emerson Ave Ste 100
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 782-1577
fax (888) 366-7577
Mailing address
Po Box 3299
Carson City, NV 897023299

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 24, 2018
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #23426
Medicaid (2)
IN #201293140 · KY #64234263

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609921758. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
998
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$95,715
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 350 134 $100
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 187 121 $100
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 137 111 $125
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 118 64 $70
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 55 38 $70
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 35 28 $91
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 34 24 $125
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 26 18 $72
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 25 17 $37
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 18 18 $119

In context: peer comparison

Among 195 peers in Indianapolis Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 9.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$101
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $100.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$101

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
5,925
Patients
854
Total drug cost
$246,319
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 628 94 $10,525
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 598 72 $8,140
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 506 44 $141,287
Furosemide Generic 496 70 $3,835
Potassium Chloride Generic 496 76 $17,058
Gabapentin Generic 484 78 $7,242
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 483 75 $9,180
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 346 50 $10,605
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 322 52 $3,469
Divalproex Sodium Generic 298 42 $15,918

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joan Shemwell's medical specialty?
Dr. Joan Shemwell practices Internal Medicine Physician in Indianapolis, IN.
Where does Dr. Joan Shemwell practice?
Dr. Joan Shemwell practices at 3834 S Emerson Ave Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Office phone: 3177821577.
What is Dr. Joan Shemwell's NPI?
Dr. Joan Shemwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609921758, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joan Shemwell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joan Shemwell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joan Shemwell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.