Benjamin Shepherd, APRN
NPI 1437741311 · Nurse Practitioner · Allen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Shepherd, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Allen, TX (NPI 1437741311).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437741311
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1029904 (TX)
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 tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 93 | 43 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 93 | 44 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 68 | 27 |
| Metformin Hcl | 56 | 32 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 45 | 23 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 45 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$153 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
- 2021-02-11
- Last updated
- 2024-09-23
- Certified
- 2024-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Shepherd's NPI number?
- Benjamin Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437741311, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Shepherd's specialty?
- Benjamin Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Shepherd located?
- Benjamin Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 515 W Main St Ste 110, Allen, TX 75013-8025.
- What is Benjamin Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Shepherd is (469) 833-3774.
- Does Benjamin Shepherd accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Shepherd's NPI (1437741311) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.