Leigh Shepard, PA
NPI 1972855971 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Saratoga Springs, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leigh Shepard, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Saratoga Springs, NY (NPI 1972855971).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972855971
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 015998 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
656 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 211 | $73 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 181 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 60 | $103 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 53 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 49 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 1 View73501 | 26 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 280 | 189 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 176 | 143 |
| Amoxicillin | 125 | 79 |
| Ibuprofen | 73 | 61 |
| Celecoxib | 72 | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 47 | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 27 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 across 5 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 (1)
- 1717 N E St Ste 208Pensacola, FL 32501-6336Phone: (850) 469-7771
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-10-15
- Last updated
- 2025-05-28
- Certified
- 2025-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leigh Shepard's NPI number?
- Leigh Shepard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972855971, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leigh Shepard's specialty?
- Leigh Shepard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Leigh Shepard located?
- Leigh Shepard's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Care Ln, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-8623.
- What is Leigh Shepard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leigh Shepard is (518) 489-2663.
- Does Leigh Shepard accept Medicare?
- Leigh Shepard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leigh Shepard's NPI active?
- Yes — Leigh Shepard's NPI (1972855971) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.