Active NPI 1528075835 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Christopher Sheppard , MD

Internal Medicine • Thomson, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Sheppard, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Thomson, GA. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Sheppard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 315 FLUKER ST.

Dr. Sheppard maintains professional affiliations with Neighborhood Improvement Project, Inc, Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides), hemoglobin a1c level. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

315 Fluker St

Thomson, GA 308242108

Telephone 7065951090

Fax 7065956010

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Augusta Ent Pc Facility NPI 1043377005

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Thomson, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs -1.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.7 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Thomson, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sheppard (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Thomson Specialty Average (29.7 Years) 29.7 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
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	316	210	$63.00	$10.35
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	258	187	$92.00	$13.12
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	202	102	$69.00	$9.38
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	193	159	$82.00	$16.46
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	135	113	$30.00	$8.65
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	72	71	$45.00	$29.97
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	66	63	$62.00	$7.61
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	64	63	$175.00	$166.14
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	53	32	$50.00	$11.55
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	43	43	$168.00	$32.02
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	40	32	$38.00	$3.41
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	40	20	$25.00	$13.04
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	27	26	$80.00	$29.01
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	22	16	$15.00	$1.28
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	19	19	$78.00	$12.63
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	17	17	$40.00	$30.39
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)	16	16	$70.00	$40.55
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	14	14	$83.00	$13.36
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	13	13	$135.00	$33.18
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	12	12	$92.58	$13.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	410	256	$63.00	$10.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	381	243	$180.00	$118.96
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	325	230	$92.00	$13.09
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	275	217	$62.00	$7.60
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	251	207	$82.00	$16.41
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	247	130	$69.00	$9.27
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	200	168	$30.00	$8.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	158	146	$156.33	$83.99
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	119	119	$40.00	$16.54
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	114	114	$215.00	$118.11
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	92	50	$50.00	$12.86
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	83	74	$80.00	$28.72
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	66	66	$38.00	$20.52
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	66	66	$40.00	$28.87
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument	63	44	$29.00	$3.06
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	62	54	$101.00	$14.78
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	59	26	$20.00	$6.64
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	57	44	$38.00	$3.35
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	53	53	$25.00	$6.11
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	52	52	$37.00	$5.08
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	48	24	$58.00	$15.54
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	36	29	$83.00	$13.36
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	36	18	$15.00	$1.66
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	35	35	$60.00	$18.38
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	33	33	$45.00	$28.87
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	32	32	$168.00	$34.18
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	31	31	$59.00	$18.92
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	28	28	$175.00	$171.50
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	24	22	$78.00	$13.43
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)	24	24	$70.00	$38.86
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	23	19	$250.00	$170.25
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	21	21	$264.00	$192.28
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	18	14	$25.00	$14.05
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	12	12	$135.00	$34.90
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	11	11	$90.00	$22.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	552	314	$179.02	$120.89
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	497	335	$62.00	$7.65
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	491	319	$63.00	$10.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	476	386	$139.31	$85.44
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	405	309	$92.00	$13.15
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	335	173	$69.00	$9.48
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	320	320	$214.41	$122.09
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	316	268	$82.00	$16.52
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	314	314	$40.00	$16.90
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	287	215	$30.00	$2.94
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument	165	95	$29.00	$3.11
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	147	124	$80.00	$29.19
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	131	78	$50.00	$13.28
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	121	120	$38.00	$21.06
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	120	119	$39.59	$27.09
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	87	67	$38.00	$3.24
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	76	57	$83.00	$13.39
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	71	56	$101.00	$14.89
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	63	63	$25.00	$5.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	62	54	$84.27	$52.63
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	62	33	$20.00	$6.44
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	61	61	$37.00	$4.96
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	60	60	$59.00	$19.03
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	59	59	$78.00	$13.15
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	58	29	$58.00	$16.33
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	54	54	$168.00	$34.25
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	52	42	$249.04	$172.81
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	49	26	$25.00	$14.66
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	49	26	$15.00	$1.71
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	39	39	$59.62	$15.61
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	34	32	$100.00	$34.98
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	28	28	$43.27	$25.90
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	23	23	$200.00	$153.29
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	22	20	$264.00	$178.84
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	21	21	$175.00	$125.53
0013A Adm sarscov2 100mcg/0.5ml3rd	19	19	$57.89	$36.52
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)	19	18	$67.89	$40.86
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	18	18	$135.00	$35.77
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	17	17	$90.00	$24.73
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated	15	13	$27.00	$4.21
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	15	15	$47.00	$8.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$180.00	$106.82
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	12	11	$331.00	$263.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	427	333	$110.04	$86.53
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	378	279	$63.00	$10.53
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	373	280	$62.00	$7.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	360	234	$149.92	$121.63
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	325	325	$155.00	$125.87
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	295	223	$30.00	$2.99
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	275	145	$69.00	$9.57
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	250	214	$92.00	$13.34
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	222	204	$82.00	$16.80
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	155	39	$110.00	$65.91
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	148	46	$142.00	$86.96
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	147	147	$26.53	$16.82
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	134	134	$38.00	$20.52
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	131	131	$23.44	$15.74
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	114	53	$35.00	$13.33
0011A Adm sarscov2 100mcg/0.5ml1st	103	103	$39.47	$35.83
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument	102	74	$29.00	$3.19
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	101	88	$80.00	$29.60
0012A Adm sarscov2 100mcg/0.5ml2nd	88	88	$39.79	$36.36
0013A Adm sarscov2 100mcg/0.5ml3rd	84	84	$40.00	$36.95
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	68	67	$25.00	$6.23
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	68	68	$168.00	$35.05
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	67	66	$37.00	$5.18
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	66	47	$225.00	$171.38
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	62	28	$15.00	$1.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	55	50	$70.00	$53.14
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	55	47	$38.00	$3.48
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	51	51	$59.00	$19.31
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	34	28	$101.00	$15.08
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	30	30	$20.82	$15.75
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	28	28	$78.00	$13.47
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	28	27	$135.00	$42.47
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	25	25	$175.00	$124.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	23	$150.00	$107.18
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	23	23	$45.00	$15.78
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	21	11	$20.00	$6.85
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	20	20	$200.00	$160.90
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	19	19	$90.00	$27.18
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	15	15	$92.00	$45.43
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	14	13	$83.00	$13.63
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	14	14	$190.71	$160.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	3,402	12	$0.23	$0.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	539	309	$140.15	$105.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	536	369	$95.00	$72.07
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	470	331	$63.00	$10.51
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	461	327	$62.00	$7.73
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	417	67	$110.00	$68.02
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	358	275	$30.00	$2.99
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	326	286	$92.00	$13.33
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	314	314	$155.00	$112.00
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	314	175	$69.00	$9.59
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	298	274	$82.00	$16.73
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	244	65	$142.00	$89.84
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	165	165	$20.00	$17.41
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument	158	88	$29.00	$3.26
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	131	129	$23.44	$15.89
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	126	108	$80.00	$29.48
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	118	118	$38.00	$19.57
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	96	54	$35.00	$13.66
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	81	78	$78.00	$16.30
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	79	77	$37.00	$5.17
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	78	77	$25.00	$6.21
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	66	66	$59.00	$19.26
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	61	61	$20.82	$15.61
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	59	49	$112.03	$69.25
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	58	49	$38.00	$3.46
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	52	52	$168.00	$36.97
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	46	46	$135.00	$55.40
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	43	43	$145.35	$111.77
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	43	28	$15.00	$1.97
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	42	16	$20.00	$7.06
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	39	32	$83.00	$13.55
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	31	$70.00	$42.50
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	35	27	$101.00	$14.99
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	23	23	$331.00	$235.07
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	23	23	$45.00	$13.70
G0506 Comprehensive assessment of and care planning for patients requiring chronic care management services (list separately in addition to primary monthly care management service)	22	22	$80.00	$60.46
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	21	21	$250.00	$215.41
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	19	19	$110.00	$68.36
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	17	16	$73.82	$43.42
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	17	17	$90.00	$33.17
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	16	16	$197.19	$158.73
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	15	13	$142.00	$90.13
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	14	13	$264.00	$178.52
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	13	13	$38.00	$18.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$150.00	$103.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	571	307	$140.00	$104.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	545	352	$95.00	$71.24
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	511	314	$63.00	$11.51
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	500	316	$62.00	$8.44
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	446	286	$30.00	$2.93
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	398	277	$92.00	$14.47
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	337	174	$69.00	$10.51
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	287	237	$82.00	$18.30
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	284	68	$110.00	$67.50
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	277	277	$155.00	$110.97
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	167	122	$80.00	$32.23
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	151	144	$78.00	$16.28
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	140	140	$38.00	$17.23
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	136	136	$23.44	$15.48
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument	116	76	$29.00	$3.16
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	111	73	$35.00	$15.75
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	100	42	$20.00	$6.66
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	93	90	$37.00	$5.58
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	91	88	$25.00	$6.05
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	91	54	$142.00	$89.80
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	76	53	$83.00	$14.85
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	75	59	$38.00	$3.37
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	69	69	$20.00	$16.96
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	63	63	$168.00	$37.40
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	57	57	$59.00	$19.68
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	54	54	$135.00	$55.48
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	51	38	$101.00	$16.41
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	46	11	$20.00	$0.54
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	43	18	$78.00	$43.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	38	$70.00	$43.11
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	40	40	$45.00	$15.89
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	39	38	$171.00	$128.31
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	34	22	$15.00	$1.81
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	31	31	$20.82	$15.59
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	29	29	$250.00	$209.29
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	26	25	$192.00	$141.30
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	22	22	$51.00	$16.57
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	22	22	$100.00	$98.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$150.00	$104.77
85610 Blood test, clotting time	19	11	$36.00	$4.28
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	17	17	$200.00	$158.61
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated	17	16	$27.00	$4.18
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	12	12	$47.00	$9.21
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	12	11	$331.00	$223.32
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	12	12	$84.42	$83.44
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	12	12	$190.00	$166.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	671	384	$95.00	$69.22
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	566	338	$62.00	$9.38
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	563	333	$63.00	$12.53
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	449	311	$92.00	$15.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	373	266	$140.00	$102.71
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	320	267	$82.00	$20.27
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	320	232	$30.00	$2.93
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	313	168	$69.00	$11.68
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	271	271	$155.90	$110.50
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	179	139	$80.00	$35.82
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument	164	108	$29.00	$3.16
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	148	35	$110.00	$67.10
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	135	115	$70.00	$41.62
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	129	89	$35.00	$19.18
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	126	125	$30.00	$17.48
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	120	120	$24.70	$19.06
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	108	72	$83.00	$16.49
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	103	29	$78.00	$43.18
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	99	91	$37.00	$6.26
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	95	89	$25.00	$6.11
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	83	83	$20.00	$16.87
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	82	82	$168.00	$37.64
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	79	61	$101.00	$18.24
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	70	34	$20.00	$7.07
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	63	51	$38.00	$3.41
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	50	50	$71.98	$22.26
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	48	47	$45.00	$19.22
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	45	45	$78.00	$16.04
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	41	26	$15.00	$2.02
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	41	36	$45.00	$12.92
G0506 Comprehensive assessment of and care planning for patients requiring chronic care management services (list separately in addition to primary monthly care management service)	41	41	$80.00	$60.49
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	40	20	$58.00	$16.22
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	34	34	$82.69	$81.70
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	33	33	$135.00	$55.86
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	33	33	$250.00	$196.57
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	29	29	$100.00	$98.00
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	28	28	$187.54	$150.91
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	27	24	$264.00	$156.09
85610 Blood test, clotting time	22	13	$36.00	$4.75
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	21	21	$21.97	$19.06
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated	20	19	$27.00	$4.29
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay	18	18	$78.00	$19.25
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	17	17	$190.00	$163.80
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	15	11	$142.00	$88.61
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	15	13	$129.00	$51.13
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	15	14	$51.00	$17.03
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	15	14	$92.00	$44.50
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	13	13	$78.00	$43.15
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	13	11	$118.00	$22.26
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	13	13	$110.00	$67.06
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$115.00	$71.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	7,500	12	$0.23	$0.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	861	442	$140.00	$102.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	832	388	$95.16	$68.88
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument	801	241	$29.00	$3.13
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	666	449	$63.00	$11.30
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	652	444	$62.00	$10.45
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	520	384	$92.00	$14.93
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	491	367	$30.00	$2.94
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	441	221	$69.00	$12.99
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	416	346	$82.00	$22.59
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	404	404	$155.28	$108.55
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	290	140	$35.00	$23.55
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	198	32	$110.00	$66.41
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	196	195	$38.00	$17.48
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	190	190	$20.00	$16.71
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	179	164	$45.00	$23.41
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	173	173	$82.69	$78.72
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	158	55	$15.00	$3.04
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	143	108	$38.00	$3.41
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	135	103	$80.00	$39.80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	135	113	$70.00	$40.86
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	126	20	$20.00	$0.65
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	125	119	$25.00	$6.06
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	124	119	$37.00	$6.85
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	123	69	$50.00	$18.83
85610 Blood test, clotting time	117	29	$36.00	$5.28
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	87	30	$142.00	$87.84
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	83	83	$23.44	$22.97
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	82	59	$83.00	$18.33
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	78	63	$101.00	$20.27
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	74	60	$45.00	$11.06
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	68	68	$73.75	$24.73
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	58	57	$168.00	$37.46
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	46	14	$60.00	$0.67
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	43	43	$250.00	$185.09
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	43	25	$20.00	$6.57
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	42	40	$78.00	$15.93
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	38	30	$264.00	$154.29
80305 Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation	37	14	$55.00	$14.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$220.00	$157.03
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	33	15	$58.00	$16.11
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	29	29	$100.00	$91.73
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	29	29	$189.83	$155.95
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay	25	25	$78.00	$21.38
90714 Vaccine for tetanus and diphtheria toxoids injection into muscle, patient 7 years or older	24	24	$80.00	$22.18
85018 Blood count, hemoglobin	23	18	$25.00	$3.18
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	21	21	$135.00	$55.74
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	20	20	$190.00	$162.14
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	20	18	$129.00	$50.80
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	20	17	$331.00	$218.48
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	18	14	$114.72	$23.36
90472 Administration of vaccine, each additional vaccine	17	17	$45.00	$12.02
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	13	13	$20.82	$20.40
86580 Skin test for tuberculosis	13	13	$40.00	$7.34
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	13	13	$51.00	$16.59
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	12	12	$92.00	$46.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 047993

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

000906628A (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Neighborhood Improvement Project, Inc

2467 Golden Camp Rd, Augusta, GA 309065515

Phone: 7067904440

Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates Llc

1321 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, GA 309095626

Phone: 7069450810

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners

Megan Wiley , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1093156341

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Mallory Montes , DNP, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1154992550

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Emily Talkington , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1225543929

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Roger Nelson , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1356315337

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Lauren Huggins , DNP, FNP-C, MSN, RN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1407740939

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified), Master of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse

Dr. Daryl Wiley , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1508859448

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 November 19, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 19, 2014

Registered at 315 FLUKER ST, THOMSON, GA 308242108 (Tel: 7065951090)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 19, 2014

Registered at 315 FLUKER ST, THOMSON, GA 308242108 (Tel: 7065951090)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 19, 2014

Recorded as JAMES SHEPPARD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 19, 2014

Internal Medicine (License #047993 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528075835

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 01, 2006

Last Update: November 19, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

315 Fluker St

Thomson, GA 308242108

Phone: 7065951090

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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