Nicholas Shepard, MD
NPI 1134506405 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Murfreesboro, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Shepard, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Murfreesboro, TN (NPI 1134506405).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134506405
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 63558 (TN)
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,712 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 | 587 | $116 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 205 | $46 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 169 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 163 | $81 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 120 | $110 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 167 | 124 |
| Methylprednisolone | 112 | 103 |
| Methocarbamol | 85 | 73 |
| Meloxicam | 82 | 55 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 72 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 66 | 42 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 49 | 35 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 48 | 45 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,306 across 15 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)
- 300 Stonecrest Blvd Ste 300Smyrna, TN 37167-6801Phone: (615) 267-6600Fax: (615) 267-6603
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-06
- Last updated
- 2025-07-09
- Certified
- 2025-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Shepard's NPI number?
- Nicholas Shepard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134506405, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Shepard's specialty?
- Nicholas Shepard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Shepard located?
- Nicholas Shepard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 200, Murfreesboro, TN 37129-2566.
- What is Nicholas Shepard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Shepard is (615) 896-6800.
- Does Nicholas Shepard accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Shepard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Shepard's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Shepard's NPI (1134506405) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.