KAREN SHEPARD
NPI 1043671506
Nurse Practitioner in Lewiston, ME

Active since March 11, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.95/100
CMS Quality Rating
60 HIGH ST, LEWISTON, ME 04240(207) 753-3900(207) 753-3902 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Karen Shepard NPPES

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

KAREN SHEPARD (NPI 1043671506) is an individual nurse practitioner in Lewiston, Maine, licensed in Maine (CNP161021) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Central Maine Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043671506
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN SHEPARD
Location Address60 HIGH STLewiston, ME 04240-7616
Mailing Address60 High StLewiston, ME 04240-7616 · (207) 753-3900 · Fax (207) 753-3902
Fax(207) 753-3902
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMarch 11, 2016
NPI 1043671506 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in ME · CNP161021
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
60 HIGH ST, Lewiston, ME 04240

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen Shepard 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 ID244520120
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160606001001
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
130 services120 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
40 services37 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Central Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewiston, ME
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200024
Location300 Main StreetLewiston, ME 04240 · Androscoggin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04240 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
$82.58 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $20.64 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.60 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $23.65 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

83.95/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality60.69
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost70.81

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Speech-Language Pathologist
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Physician Assistant
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
60 HIGH ST, CMHVI-Y1
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Physician Assistant
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
60 HIGH ST
LEWISTON, ME 04240

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 Karen Shepard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Shepard is 1043671506. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 11, 2016.

Where is Karen Shepard located?

Karen Shepard practices at 60 High St, Lewiston, ME 04240. The listed phone number is (207) 753-3900.

What is Karen Shepard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Karen Shepard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Shepard 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.

What insurance does Karen Shepard accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Karen Shepard 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.

Is Karen Shepard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Shepard is affiliated with Central Maine Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Shepard was last updated on March 11, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.