David Shepard, M.D.
NPI 1518015973 · Internal Medicine Physician · Nellis Afb, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Shepard, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Nellis Afb, NV (NPI 1518015973).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518015973
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C51207 (CA)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
499 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 367 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 54 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $146 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 15 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 15 | $148 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$148 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 33 | 23 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 26 | 26 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 25 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 | 13 |
| Omeprazole | 20 | 11 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 19 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7432 Niagara Falls BlvdNiagara Falls, NY 14304-1720Phone: (716) 371-4260Fax: (716) 371-4261
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-08
- Last updated
- 2019-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Shepard's NPI number?
- David Shepard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518015973, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Shepard's specialty?
- David Shepard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Shepard located?
- David Shepard's practice location on file with NPPES is 4700 Las Vegas Blvd N, Nellis Afb, NV 89191-6600.
- What is David Shepard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Shepard is (702) 653-3800.
- Does David Shepard accept Medicare?
- David Shepard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Shepard's NPI active?
- Yes — David Shepard's NPI (1518015973) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.