William Shepard, DDS, MD
NPI 1952712853 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Maxillofacial Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Shepard, DDS, MD is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1952712853).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952712853
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DDS, MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35039 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
12 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 164 | 146 |
| Amoxicillin | 84 | 68 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 35 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 23 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 22 | 17 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 21 | — |
| Ibuprofenbrand: Ibu | 14 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$440 across 6 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
- 2014-05-13
- Last updated
- 2020-07-08
- Certified
- 2020-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Shepard's NPI number?
- William Shepard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952712853, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Shepard's specialty?
- William Shepard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is William Shepard located?
- William Shepard's practice location on file with NPPES is 2450 Fondren Rd Ste 320, Houston, TX 77063-2320.
- What is William Shepard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Shepard is (713) 783-5560.
- Does William Shepard accept Medicare?
- William Shepard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Shepard's NPI active?
- Yes — William Shepard's NPI (1952712853) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.