Arion Shepherd, APRN
NPI 1982159638 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Las Vegas, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arion Shepherd, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Las Vegas, NV (NPI 1982159638).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982159638
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- APRN 2208 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
9 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
7,838 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 | 2,517 | $76 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 1,630 | $46 |
| Therapy Procedure for a Range of Mental Processes, Initial 15 Minutes97129 | 1,493 | $19 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 915 | $67 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), 41-60 Minutes95812 | 319 | $46 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg) With Drug Or Activity Stimulation95954 | 254 | $91 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 |
| Alprazolam | 24 |
| Meloxicam | 20 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
- 2016-08-23
- Last updated
- 2022-09-20
- Certified
- 2022-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arion Shepherd's NPI number?
- Arion Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982159638, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arion Shepherd's specialty?
- Arion Shepherd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Arion Shepherd located?
- Arion Shepherd's practice location on file with NPPES is 5419 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103-5060.
- What is Arion Shepherd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arion Shepherd is (702) 910-3269.
- Does Arion Shepherd accept Medicare?
- Arion Shepherd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arion Shepherd's NPI active?
- Yes — Arion Shepherd's NPI (1982159638) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.