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DR. WALTER NEAL SHEPHERD DMD
NPI 1023130275
Dentist - Periodontics in Lexington, KY

Active since April 06, 2007PECOS Enrolled
3285 BLAZER PARKWAY, SUITE 110, LEXINGTON, KY 40509(859) 264-1854(859) 264-1855 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Walter Neal Shepherd Dmd NPPES

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

DR. WALTER NEAL SHEPHERD DMD (NPI 1023130275) is an individual periodontics provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (8255) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023130275
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223P0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER NEAL SHEPHERDCredential: DMD
Location Address3285 BLAZER PARKWAY, SUITE 110Lexington, KY 40509
Mailing Address3285 Blazer Parkway, Suite 110Lexington, KY 40509 · (859) 264-1854 · Fax (859) 264-1855
Phone(859) 264-1854
Fax(859) 264-1855
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2011
✔ NPI 1023130275 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · PeriodonticsDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223P0300X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 8255
Definition
That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.
3285 BLAZER PARKWAY, Lexington, KY 40509
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Walter Neal Shepherd Dmd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Walter Shepherd reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Kentucky
4.1 mi
Adult Medicine
217 ELM TREE LN
Lexington, KY 40507
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,761 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881641769 (859) 257-7920

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40509 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

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 Walter Shepherd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Shepherd is 1023130275. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2007.

Where is Walter Shepherd located?

Walter Shepherd practices at 3285 Blazer Parkway Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40509. The listed phone number is (859) 264-1854.

What is Walter Shepherd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Periodontics, with taxonomy code 1223P0300X.

Is Walter Shepherd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Shepherd is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Walter Shepherd's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Walter Shepherd reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Kentucky (Lexington, KY). The 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 Walter Shepherd's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Walter Shepherd accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and 15 other insurers list Walter Shepherd 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 Walter Shepherd was last updated on May 2, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.