Samantha Shepherd, FNP-C
NPI 1871298174 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Folsom, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Shepherd, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Folsom, CA (NPI 1871298174).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871298174
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95024760 (CA)
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 tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 68 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 53 | 22 |
| Meloxicam | 45 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 45 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 43 | 17 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 41 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,054 across 42 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
- 2023-04-04
- Last updated
- 2024-02-01
- Certified
- 2024-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Shepherd's NPI number?
- Samantha Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871298174, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Shepherd's specialty?
- Samantha Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Samantha Shepherd located?
- Samantha Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Creekside Dr Ste 2500, Folsom, CA 95630-3485.
- What is Samantha Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Shepherd is (916) 542-1458.
- Does Samantha Shepherd accept Medicare?
- Samantha Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Shepherd's NPI (1871298174) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.