Paul Shepherd, O.D.
NPI 1558648279 · Optometrist · Leominster, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Shepherd, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Leominster, MA (NPI 1558648279).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558648279
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4846 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
709 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 148 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 94 | $133 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 90 | $63 |
| Measurement of Retinal and Optic Nerve Function92273 | 87 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 63 | $93 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 59 | $35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 148 | 37 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 123 | 30 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 65 | 21 |
| Timolol Maleate | 45 | 11 |
| Varenicline Tartratebrand: Tyrvaya | 39 | — |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa | 38 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 36 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$190 across 9 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
- 2011-11-09
- Last updated
- 2016-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Shepherd's NPI number?
- Paul Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558648279, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Shepherd's specialty?
- Paul Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Paul Shepherd located?
- Paul Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 25 Sack Blvd, Leominster, MA 01453-3325.
- What is Paul Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Shepherd is (978) 537-2270.
- Does Paul Shepherd accept Medicare?
- Paul Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Shepherd's NPI (1558648279) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.