Active NPI 1821045097 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Gerard Patrick Shepherd , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Durham, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Gerard Shepherd, PA-C is a registered Physician Assistant practitioner in Durham, NC. With approximately 36 years of clinical practice since completing medical education in 1990, Gerard Shepherd provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 5716 FAYETTEVILLE RD.

Gerard Shepherd is affiliated with Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5716 Fayetteville Rd

Durham, NC 277139089

Telephone 9195721868

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc. Facility NPI 1114125895

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Durham, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +25.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.5 Yrs

State Avg: 13.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

515 Specialists

Practicing in Durham, NC (9374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

21.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shepherd (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Durham Specialty Average (10.5 Years) 10.5 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	118	$318.00	$99.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	43	$207.00	$70.11
U0002 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc	20	20	$140.00	$50.28
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	16	16	$20.00	$8.65
81003 Automated urinalysis test	11	11	$18.50	$2.20

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	95	94	$318.00	$102.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	37	$207.00	$72.86
U0002 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc	22	22	$140.00	$50.28
81003 Automated urinalysis test	16	16	$18.50	$2.20
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	15	15	$20.00	$8.40
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	12	12	$58.50	$7.61
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	12	12	$112.00	$34.39
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	11	11	$60.00	$21.61

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	114	110	$318.00	$104.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	56	$207.00	$74.30
81003 Automated urinalysis test	28	27	$18.50	$2.21
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	19	18	$20.00	$2.97
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	16	$447.00	$148.24
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	16	16	$40.00	$5.67
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	15	14	$60.00	$21.94
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level	14	12	$29.50	$3.87
U0002 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc	13	13	$140.00	$50.44
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	13	12	$58.50	$7.67

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	81	81	$318.00	$107.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	38	$207.00	$75.39
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	24	24	$20.00	$3.00
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	17	17	$60.00	$21.66
81003 Automated urinalysis test	16	16	$18.50	$2.25
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	13	13	$58.50	$7.77
U0002 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc	13	13	$140.00	$51.31
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$447.00	$149.80

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	56	55	$318.00	$89.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	21	$207.00	$61.57
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	14	14	$20.00	$2.99
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	12	12	$60.00	$20.33

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	166	162	$318.00	$89.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	54	$207.00	$60.99
81003 Automated urinalysis test	39	37	$18.50	$2.44
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	31	31	$20.00	$2.94
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	17	17	$58.50	$8.46
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	16	16	$60.00	$19.33
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	13	13	$86.00	$16.20

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	125	124	$318.00	$87.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	49	$207.00	$59.42
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	31	31	$20.00	$2.94
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	22	22	$60.00	$18.07
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	13	12	$40.00	$7.70
81003 Automated urinalysis test	12	12	$18.50	$2.71

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	177	168	$318.00	$87.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	49	$207.00	$59.34
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	26	25	$60.50	$15.75
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	16	16	$40.00	$7.82
81003 Automated urinalysis test	13	13	$18.50	$3.02
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	12	12	$20.00	$2.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NC 101463

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc.

100 Duke Health Cary Pl, Cary, NC 275196760

Phone: 9193854855

Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc.

1821 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC 277052671

Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc.

234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 277138506

Phone: 9192136631

Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc.

7200 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 276131711

Phone: 9193271650

Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc.

267 S Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 272782696

Phone: 9196434511

Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc.

1901 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC 277052664

Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc.

5716 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 277139661

Phone: 9195721868

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Kenneth Graham , PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant

NPI 1164941977

PHYSICIANASSISTANT

Andrea Mcgovern

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1316595671

Brayden Mortensen

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1568187169

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 October 12, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 12, 2007

Registered at 5716 FAYETTEVILLE RD, DURHAM, NC 277139089 (Tel: 9195721868)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 12, 2007

Registered at 7 SAXFORD PL, DURHAM, NC 277138185 (Tel: 9198063771)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 12, 2007

Recorded as GERARD SHEPHERD, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 12, 2007

Physician Assistant (License #101463 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1821045097

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 31, 2006

Last Update: October 12, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7 Saxford Pl

Durham, NC 277138185

Phone: 9198063771

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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