Michael Shepherd, M.D.
NPI 1962481713 · Family Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Michael Shepherd, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1962481713).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962481713
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G459940 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
44 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 | 44 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $104–$104 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 47 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 36 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 36 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 34 | 19 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 34 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$72 across 3 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
- 2006-01-11
- Last updated
- 2012-03-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Shepherd's NPI number?
- Michael Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962481713, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Shepherd's specialty?
- Michael Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Shepherd located?
- Michael Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 East Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2241.
- What is Michael Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Shepherd is (423) 778-8837.
- Is Michael Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Shepherd's NPI (1962481713) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.