Samantha Shepherd, APN
NPI 1144334343 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Bentonville, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Shepherd, APN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Bentonville, AR (NPI 1144334343).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144334343
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A001601 (AR)
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 tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,621 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 686 | $53 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 445 | $54 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 268 | $77 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 222 | $78 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $53–$78 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 236 | 48 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 220 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 117 | 24 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 102 | 34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 97 | 11 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 76 | 19 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 65 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 across 2 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-18
- Last updated
- 2016-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Shepherd's NPI number?
- Samantha Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144334343, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Shepherd's specialty?
- Samantha Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Samantha Shepherd located?
- Samantha Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 2618 Se J St Ste 12, Bentonville, AR 72712-3857.
- What is Samantha Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Shepherd is (479) 715-6505.
- Does Samantha Shepherd accept Medicare?
- Samantha Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Shepherd's NPI (1144334343) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.