Walter Shepherd, DMD
NPI 1023130275 · Periodontics · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dentist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Shepherd, DMD is a Periodontics provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1023130275).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023130275
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PeriodonticsDental Providers
- Credential
- DMD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 8255 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 200 | 158 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 181 | 157 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 68 | 65 |
| Azithromycin | 26 | 22 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 24 | 24 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 16 | 15 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$71 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-06
- Last updated
- 2011-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Shepherd's NPI number?
- Walter Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023130275, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Shepherd's specialty?
- Walter Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Periodontics (Dental Providers).
- Where is Walter Shepherd located?
- Walter Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 3285 Blazer Parkway, Lexington, KY 40509.
- What is Walter Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Shepherd is (859) 264-1854.
- Does Walter Shepherd accept Medicare?
- Walter Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Shepherd's NPI (1023130275) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.