Ray Shepherd, M.D.
NPI 1639263940 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ray Shepherd, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1639263940).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639263940
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101056291 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
432 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 | 155 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $127 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 31 | $114 |
| Exam of Lung Airways With Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Procedure on Growths Using an Endoscope and Ultrasound31654 | 27 | $63 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 27 | $203 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 70 | 13 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 60 | 12 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 58 | 17 |
| Prednisone | 48 | 15 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 48 | 11 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 31 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$378 across 4 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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2012-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ray Shepherd's NPI number?
- Ray Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639263940, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ray Shepherd's specialty?
- Ray Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ray Shepherd located?
- Ray Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298-5051.
- What is Ray Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ray Shepherd is (828) 216-1804.
- Does Ray Shepherd accept Medicare?
- Ray Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ray Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Ray Shepherd's NPI (1639263940) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.