Nathan Shepard, MD
NPI 1972778892 · Family Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathan Shepard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1972778892).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972778892
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.28475 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 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 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 109 | 37 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 61 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 55 | 18 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 54 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 53 | 19 |
| Losartan Potassium | 53 | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 1 record (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
- 2008-04-23
- Last updated
- 2010-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathan Shepard's NPI number?
- Nathan Shepard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972778892, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathan Shepard's specialty?
- Nathan Shepard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nathan Shepard located?
- Nathan Shepard's practice location on file with NPPES is 2152 Old Springville Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215-4005.
- What is Nathan Shepard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathan Shepard is (205) 838-6000.
- Does Nathan Shepard accept Medicare?
- Nathan Shepard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathan Shepard's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathan Shepard's NPI (1972778892) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.