Melanie Sheppard, PA
NPI 1659658185 · Medical Physician Assistant · Orangeburg, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Sheppard, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Orangeburg, SC (NPI 1659658185).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659658185
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1727 (SC)
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
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
142 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 53 | $2 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 23 | $30 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 22 | $16 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 21 | $10 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 12 | $50 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 11 | $3 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$50 (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 · 133 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 762 | 175 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 504 | 122 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 396 | 85 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 376 | 81 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 372 | 78 |
| Metformin Hcl | 300 | 78 |
| Losartan Potassium | 282 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-11-11
- Last updated
- 2013-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Sheppard's NPI number?
- Melanie Sheppard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659658185, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Sheppard's specialty?
- Melanie Sheppard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Sheppard located?
- Melanie Sheppard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1619 Carolina Ave, Orangeburg, SC 29115-4939.
- What is Melanie Sheppard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Sheppard is (803) 531-7474.
- Does Melanie Sheppard accept Medicare?
- Melanie Sheppard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Sheppard's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Sheppard's NPI (1659658185) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.