Kerry Shepherd, PA-C
NPI 1952696528 · Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kerry Shepherd, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1952696528).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952696528
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 531 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 44 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 42 | 12 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 24 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 23 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 14 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 13 | — |
| Clonazepam | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,056 across 53 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 30 Choctaw St Ste aAsheville, NC 28801-4514Phone: (828) 255-7733Fax: (828) 258-3084
- 408 1/2 State StGreensboro, NC 27405-5657Phone: (336) 484-1411
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-12
- Last updated
- 2021-01-29
- Certified
- 2020-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kerry Shepherd's NPI number?
- Kerry Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952696528, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kerry Shepherd's specialty?
- Kerry Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kerry Shepherd located?
- Kerry Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Resort Dr, Asheville, NC 28806-3815.
- What is Kerry Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kerry Shepherd is (828) 350-1773.
- Does Kerry Shepherd accept Medicare?
- Kerry Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kerry Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Kerry Shepherd's NPI (1952696528) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.