Gary Sheppard
NPI 1174502702 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Sheppard is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1174502702).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174502702
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J2326 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
400 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 | 139 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 63 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 59 | $182 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 39 | $33 |
| Administration of a Standardized, Evidence-Based Social Determinants of Health Risk Assessment Tool, 5-15 MinutesG0136 | 36 | $18 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 67 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 327 | 70 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 284 | 68 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 223 | 63 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 150 | 31 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 131 | 26 |
| Ezetimibe | 129 | 30 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 107 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,708 across 48 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
- 2006-01-12
- Last updated
- 2011-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Sheppard's NPI number?
- Gary Sheppard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174502702, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Sheppard's specialty?
- Gary Sheppard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Sheppard located?
- Gary Sheppard's practice location on file with NPPES is 7777 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074-1802.
- What is Gary Sheppard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Sheppard is (713) 777-3000.
- Does Gary Sheppard accept Medicare?
- Gary Sheppard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Sheppard's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Sheppard's NPI (1174502702) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.