Patrick Shepherd, APRN
NPI 1629561493 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Whitley City, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patrick Shepherd, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Whitley City, KY (NPI 1629561493).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629561493
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3012643 (KY)
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 tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
251 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 | 65 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 57 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 46 | $89 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 31 | $69 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 23 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 87 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 136 | 56 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 98 | 33 |
| Lisinopril | 89 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 87 | 36 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 76 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 76 | 34 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$160 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 305 Langdon StSomerset, KY 42503-2750Phone: (606) 679-7441
- 65 Center AveWhitley City, KY 42653Phone: (606) 376-2224Fax: (606) 376-2205
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-07
- Last updated
- 2023-03-15
- Certified
- 2023-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patrick Shepherd's NPI number?
- Patrick Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629561493, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patrick Shepherd's specialty?
- Patrick Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Patrick Shepherd located?
- Patrick Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 N Highway 27, Whitley City, KY 42653-4119.
- What is Patrick Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patrick Shepherd is (606) 376-5391.
- Does Patrick Shepherd accept Medicare?
- Patrick Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patrick Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Patrick Shepherd's NPI (1629561493) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.