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DR. GEORGE JAMES SHEPPARD III DDS
NPI 1104896265
Dentist - General Practice in Wilmington, NC

Active since January 23, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 18, 2028
1307 MEDICAL CENTER DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 762-2809 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. George James Sheppard Iii Dds NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE JAMES SHEPPARD III DDS (NPI 1104896265) is an individual general practice provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5106) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 18, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104896265
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE JAMES SHEPPARD IIICredential: DDS
Location Address1307 MEDICAL CENTER DRWilmington, NC 28401-7502
Mailing Address2101 Wentworth CtWilmington, NC 28403-5564 · (910) 452-7873
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1104896265 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License Licensed in NC · 5106
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
1307 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Wilmington, NC 28401

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. George James Sheppard Iii Dds has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 18, 2016 through January 18, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 18, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 18, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28401 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Dentist (General Practice)
1307 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Clinic/Center (Dental)
1307 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Dentist (General Practice)
1307 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Dentist (General Practice)
1307 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

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 George Sheppard's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Sheppard is 1104896265. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2006.

Where is George Sheppard located?

George Sheppard practices at 1307 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 762-2809.

What is George Sheppard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is George Sheppard enrolled in Medicare?

No. George Sheppard has opted out of Medicare through January 18, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Sheppard was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 30 days 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.