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Active NPI 1407895576 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard L Sheppard , DC

Chiropractor • Hickory, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Sheppard, DC is a certified Chiropractor practicing in Hickory, NC. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Logan College Of Chiropractic in 1997, Dr. Sheppard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 901 US HIGHWAY 321 NW STE 120.

Dr. Sheppard is affiliated with Doyle Chiropractic Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions, chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

901 Us Highway 321 Nw Ste 120

Hickory, NC 286014770

Telephone 7047758177
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Logan College Of Chiropractic

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Chiropractor in Hickory, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +7.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.4 Yrs
State Avg: 23.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
29 Specialists

Practicing in Hickory, NC (2302 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
14.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sheppard (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Hickory Specialty Average (21.4 Years) 21.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
98941 Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions
114 12 $44.43 $38.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-25
Chiropractor Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 111N00000X

State License OH 2874

A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Doyle Chiropractic Pllc

9630 Sherrill Estates Rd B, Huntersville, NC 280786551

Phone: 7049477272

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 25, 2026

Registered at 901 US HIGHWAY 321 NW STE 120, HICKORY, NC 286014770 (Tel: 7047758177)

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Updated Practice Location April 20, 2023

Registered at 1909 S CANNON BLVD, KANNAPOLIS, NC 280836107 (Tel: 7049381400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 20, 2023

Registered at 1909 S CANNON BLVD, KANNAPOLIS, NC 280836107 (Tel: 7049381400)

NPI Profile Active November 04, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 04, 2009

Registered at 1331 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC 286012535 (Tel: 8283244600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 04, 2009

Registered at 1331 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC 286012535 (Tel: 8283244600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 04, 2009

Recorded as RICHARD SHEPPARD, DC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 04, 2009

Chiropractor (License #2874 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407895576
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 05, 2006
Last Update: May 25, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1909 S Cannon Blvd

Kannapolis, NC 280836107

Phone: 7049381400

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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