Nicole Shepard, AG-ACNP
NPI 1043989064 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Shepard, AG-ACNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1043989064).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043989064
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- AG-ACNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 305022 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$157 across 7 records (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1199 Prince AveAthens, GA 30606-2797Phone: (706) 475-7000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-09-13
- Last updated
- 2025-10-22
- Certified
- 2025-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Shepard's NPI number?
- Nicole Shepard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043989064, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Shepard's specialty?
- Nicole Shepard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicole Shepard located?
- Nicole Shepard's practice location on file with NPPES is 3320 Old Jefferson Rd Ste 200a, Athens, GA 30607-1478.
- What is Nicole Shepard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Shepard is (706) 549-5560.
- Does Nicole Shepard accept Medicare?
- Nicole Shepard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Shepard's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Shepard's NPI (1043989064) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.