Benjamin Shepherd, M.D.
NPI 1720297591 · Family Medicine Physician · Spring Valley, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Shepherd, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Spring Valley, IL (NPI 1720297591).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720297591
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R-7769 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
297 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 143 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 69 | $54 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 37 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $97 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 23 | $193 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$193 (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 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 184 | 34 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 145 | 19 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 130 | 24 |
| Clonazepam | 111 | 16 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 105 | 17 |
| Mirtazapine | 102 | 16 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-21
- Last updated
- 2015-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Shepherd's NPI number?
- Benjamin Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720297591, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Shepherd's specialty?
- Benjamin Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Shepherd located?
- Benjamin Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 415 E 2nd St, Spring Valley, IL 61362-1517.
- What is Benjamin Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Shepherd is (815) 663-2165.
- Does Benjamin Shepherd accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Shepherd's NPI (1720297591) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.