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CHRISTINE SHEPHARD
NPI 1013573294
Social Worker - Clinical in Melbourne, FL

Active since May 14, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
85 BULLDOG BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901(561) 790-1191 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 28, 2023, Aug 8, 2023, May 14, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Christine Shephard NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTINE SHEPHARD (NPI 1013573294) is an individual clinical provider in Melbourne, Florida, licensed in Florida (SW13322) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Melbourne, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013573294
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE SHEPHARD
Location Address85 BULLDOG BLVDMelbourne, FL 32901-3319
Mailing Address262 Nabble Ave NwPalm Bay, FL 32907-2837 · (321) 243-3831
Phone(561) 790-1191
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1013573294 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in FL · SW13322
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
85 BULLDOG BLVD, Melbourne, FL 32901
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13661 S Babcock St Fl 2Melbourne, FL 32901-8205 · Phone (321) 434-7604 · Fax (321) 725-1998

Other Identifiers 1

OtherRJ468FL · Hfmg Ma

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christine Shephard is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5193050839
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190717001696
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Christine Shephard reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Health First Medical Group, LLC
1.9 mi
General Practice
1223 GATEWAY DR
Melbourne, FL 32901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 773 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750626495 (321) 434-5055
Cotler Healthcare & Development Inc.
103 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
11120 S CROWN WAY STE 1
Wellington, FL 33414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 194 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225075047 (561) 790-1191
Grow Healthcare Group PA
161 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,079 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711
Mental Health Specialty Group PA
554 mi
Mental Health
110 N CORCORAN ST FL 5
Durham, NC 27701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 281 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801472634 (323) 205-7088

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
69 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32901 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$0.00 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.65
Promoting Interoperability78
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MELBOURNE FL OPCO LLC
Assisted Living Facility
85 BULLDOG BLVD
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 984-5213
CATALINA GARDENS HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES LLC
Assisted Living Facility
85 BULLDOG BLVD
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 984-7966
NINA CHAMSEDDINE
Occupational Therapist (Physical Rehabilitation)
85 BULLDOG BLVD
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Brevard County (321) 984-7966

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christine Shephard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Shephard is 1013573294. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2019.

Where is Christine Shephard located?

Christine Shephard practices at 85 Bulldog Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901. The listed phone number is (561) 790-1191.

What is Christine Shephard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Christine Shephard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Shephard is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christine Shephard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christine Shephard reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Health First Medical Group, LLC (Melbourne, FL), Cotler Healthcare & Development Inc. (Wellington, FL), Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL) and Mental Health Specialty Group PA (Durham, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christine Shephard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christine Shephard accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and 1 other insurer list Christine Shephard as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Shephard was last updated on August 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.