Melinda Sheppard
NPI 1871997973 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Cincinnati, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Sheppard is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Cincinnati, OH (NPI 1871997973).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871997973
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16240 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
11 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
1,129 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 | 547 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 358 | $73 |
| Programming of Dual Lead Pacemaker System93280 | 108 | $61 |
| Heart Rhythm Recording Continous External Ekg Over More Than 48 Hours Up to 7 Days93242 | 39 | $11 |
| Programming of Multiple Lead Implantable Defibrillator System93284 | 38 | $82 |
| Programming of Multiple Lead Pacemaker System93281 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 1,246 | 254 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,035 | 322 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 690 | 150 |
| Sotalol Hclbrand: Sotalol | 641 | 165 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 442 | 128 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 379 | 137 |
| Warfarin Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$158 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
- 2014-10-17
- Last updated
- 2020-10-26
- Certified
- 2020-10-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Sheppard's NPI number?
- Melinda Sheppard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871997973, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Sheppard's specialty?
- Melinda Sheppard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Sheppard located?
- Melinda Sheppard's practice location on file with NPPES is 11140 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249-2309.
- What is Melinda Sheppard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Sheppard is (513) 792-7800.
- Does Melinda Sheppard accept Medicare?
- Melinda Sheppard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Sheppard's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Sheppard's NPI (1871997973) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.