Joseph Shepherd, MD
NPI 1508971953 · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Shepherd, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1508971953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508971953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15045 (AL)
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
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
1,115 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 | 147 | $115 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 146 | $57 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 89 | $43 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 66 | $9 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free84439 | 65 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 149 | 48 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 119 | 34 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 116 | 37 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 78 | 28 |
| Olmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 72 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 65 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 across 3 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
- 2006-08-19
- Last updated
- 2012-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Shepherd's NPI number?
- Joseph Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508971953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Shepherd's specialty?
- Joseph Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Shepherd located?
- Joseph Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 513 Brookwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35209-6862.
- What is Joseph Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Shepherd is (205) 877-2761.
- Does Joseph Shepherd accept Medicare?
- Joseph Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Shepherd's NPI (1508971953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.