Ruby Shepherd, MD
NPI 1144381229 · Family Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruby Shepherd, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1144381229).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144381229
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5315026808 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
335 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 135 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 48 | $106 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 40 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 39 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $121 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 105 | 104 |
| Cephalexin | 78 | 77 |
| Prednisone | 71 | 70 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 39 | 39 |
| Amoxicillin | 27 | 27 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 22 | 22 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 16 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6510 Route 30Jeannette, PA 15644-3170Phone: (724) 527-3428
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-13
- Last updated
- 2024-09-19
- Certified
- 2024-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruby Shepherd's NPI number?
- Ruby Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144381229, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruby Shepherd's specialty?
- Ruby Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruby Shepherd located?
- Ruby Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 6023 Harvard Sq, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3053.
- What is Ruby Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruby Shepherd is (412) 661-8020.
- Does Ruby Shepherd accept Medicare?
- Ruby Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruby Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruby Shepherd's NPI (1144381229) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.