James Shepherd, MD
NPI 1063400844 · Family Medicine Physician · Kannapolis, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Shepherd, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Kannapolis, NC (NPI 1063400844).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063400844
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9700396 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
427 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 200 | $122 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 74 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $87 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 35 | $30 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 28 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 396 | 100 |
| Omeprazole | 343 | 86 |
| Lisinopril | 339 | 84 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 255 | 73 |
| Gabapentin | 248 | 55 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 228 | 57 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 160 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 2090 S US 29 HwyChina Grove, NC 28023-8650Phone: (704) 403-6800
- 5641 Poplar Tent RdSte 101Concord, NC 28027-7533Phone: (704) 782-1955
- 270 Copperfield Blvd NeSte 102Concord, NC 28025-2441Phone: (704) 786-6521
- 8560 Cook StMount Pleasant, NC 28124-7686Phone: (704) 436-6521
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-06
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Shepherd's NPI number?
- James Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063400844, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Shepherd's specialty?
- James Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Shepherd located?
- James Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 4949 Professional Park Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28081-8637.
- What is James Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Shepherd is (704) 938-6521.
- Does James Shepherd accept Medicare?
- James Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — James Shepherd's NPI (1063400844) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.