Active NPI 1003819863 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Daniel P. Shepard , MD

Specialist • Santa Maria, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Daniel Shepard, MD is a certified Specialist practicing in Santa Maria, CA. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Shepard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 910 E STOWELL RD.

Dr. Shepard is affiliated with Elite Eyecare Medical Group A Medical Corporation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

910 E Stowell Rd

Santa Maria, CA 934547001

Telephone 8053478779

Fax 8056144933

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Elite Eyecare Medical Group A Medical Corporation Facility NPI 1578521472

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

George Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Specialist in Santa Maria, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs -6.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 36.0 Yrs

State Avg: 38.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

22 Specialists

Practicing in Santa Maria, CA (6446 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

30.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shepard (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Santa Maria Specialty Average (36.0 Years) 36.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	1,800	12	$47.00	$34.49
92134 Imaging of retina	797	469	$93.00	$43.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	460	400	$145.00	$135.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	372	188	$105.00	$96.43
67028 Injection of drug into eye	111	36	$400.00	$118.90
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	106	20	$987.50	$823.35
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	28	27	$293.00	$182.93
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	27	25	$158.00	$69.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$185.00	$175.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	755	477	$93.00	$45.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	455	288	$105.00	$98.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	341	303	$145.00	$138.18
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	82	17	$987.50	$869.00
67028 Injection of drug into eye	67	27	$400.00	$124.42
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	48	47	$293.00	$159.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$185.00	$179.72
92250 Photography of the retina	35	33	$140.00	$38.84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	25	22	$158.00	$71.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$125.00	$121.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	852	457	$93.00	$45.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	625	345	$104.00	$99.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	251	230	$145.00	$140.22
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	140	138	$293.00	$145.82
67028 Injection of drug into eye	91	41	$400.00	$121.62
92250 Photography of the retina	87	85	$140.00	$38.56
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	68	16	$987.50	$902.36
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	54	32	$95.00	$93.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	27	$158.00	$71.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$125.00	$123.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	972	550	$93.00	$46.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	580	379	$99.97	$100.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	250	210	$144.68	$142.61
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	137	135	$144.56	$142.34
67028 Injection of drug into eye	115	51	$400.00	$125.64
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	114	111	$293.00	$136.37
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	76	40	$95.00	$94.00
92250 Photography of the retina	75	75	$140.00	$40.67
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	66	14	$987.50	$919.10
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	42	41	$104.00	$98.03
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	24	24	$158.00	$72.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$182.00	$183.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	688	406	$93.00	$45.49
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	339	245	$98.93	$99.05
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	234	202	$140.00	$139.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	157	128	$84.00	$81.85
67028 Injection of drug into eye	90	40	$400.00	$109.16
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	52	29	$95.00	$93.60
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	50	11	$987.50	$930.13
92250 Photography of the retina	42	40	$140.00	$49.15
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	37	34	$290.57	$118.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$168.00	$167.69
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	15	$158.00	$71.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$120.00	$118.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	604	327	$93.00	$44.89
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	308	199	$97.93	$96.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	207	156	$84.00	$79.93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	177	146	$140.00	$137.94
67028 Injection of drug into eye	92	39	$400.00	$109.88
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	74	17	$987.50	$943.72
92250 Photography of the retina	57	52	$140.00	$54.19
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	43	24	$80.35	$78.04
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	37	35	$248.00	$101.89
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	21	21	$41.00	$17.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	18	$119.50	$116.65
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	17	$158.00	$71.16
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$165.93	$164.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	386	208	$93.00	$44.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	383	275	$84.00	$76.79
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	218	166	$97.00	$93.65
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	83	76	$140.00	$135.22
67028 Injection of drug into eye	71	33	$400.00	$106.94
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	60	60	$41.00	$17.78
92250 Photography of the retina	45	43	$140.00	$60.16
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	40	20	$75.00	$73.82
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	40	13	$987.50	$953.62
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	26	23	$248.00	$93.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$165.00	$161.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	13	$115.00	$113.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$158.00	$69.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	416	252	$93.00	$43.21
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	311	166	$92.00	$90.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	286	209	$84.00	$75.84
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	92	91	$133.00	$130.42
92250 Photography of the retina	64	62	$140.00	$70.52
67028 Injection of drug into eye	62	27	$391.63	$105.32
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	47	47	$41.00	$17.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	45	$114.96	$109.69
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	33	30	$248.00	$87.37
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	31	17	$75.00	$73.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$159.00	$156.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Specialist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License CA A69671

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00A696710 (CA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Dmerc

1312330001 (CA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Railroad

180045185 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Elite Eyecare Medical Group A Medical Corporation

425 W Central Ave, Lompoc, CA 934362806

Phone: 8057362020

Elite Eyecare Medical Group A Medical Corporation

910 E Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, CA 934547001

Phone: 8059252637

Elite Eyecare Medical Group A Medical Corporation

910 E Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, CA 934547001

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

7 Associated Practitioners

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Optometrist

NPI 1255334256

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Stephen Bylsma , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1265435325

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Mahnoor Shahzad

Optometrist

NPI 1467217463

Dr. Timothy Nelson , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1518994235

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Shahriar Zarnegar , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1790788008

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Andrew Goldstein , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1841812575

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 29, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 29, 2015

Registered at 910 E STOWELL RD, SANTA MARIA, CA 934547001 (Tel: 8053478779)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 29, 2015

Registered at 910 E STOWELL RD, SANTA MARIA, CA 934547001 (Tel: 8053478779)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 29, 2015

Recorded as DANIEL SHEPARD, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 29, 2015

Specialist (License #A69671 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 24, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1003819863

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 24, 2005

Last Update: July 29, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

910 E Stowell Rd

Santa Maria, CA 934547001

Phone: 8053478779

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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