Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Shores, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Laurel, MS

  • NPI 1447690854
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1203 Jefferson St
Laurel, MS 394404354
(601) 649-2863
fax (601) 649-9479

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 22, 2016
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Mississippi #24224

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447690854. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,427
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$147,633
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 685 228 $75
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 223 150 $113
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 217 205 $163
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 170 152 $108
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 55 30 $203
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 48 48 $76
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 16 16 $71
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 13 12 $123

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Laurel Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 122. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 1 $19.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
111
Patients
108
Total drug cost
$869
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 30 30 $67
Cefdinir Generic 28 28 $389
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 25 25 $169
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 16 13 $100
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 12 12 $144

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joel Shores's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Shores practices Internal Medicine Physician in Laurel, MS.
Where does Dr. Joel Shores practice?
Dr. Joel Shores practices at 1203 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 394404354. Office phone: 6016492863.
What is Dr. Joel Shores's NPI?
Dr. Joel Shores's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447690854, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Shores accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Shores accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Shores commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.