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TCHAKA BAYETE SHEPHERD MD
NPI 1124078670
Surgery in Long Beach, CA

Active since May 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
701 E 28TH STREET, SUITE 411, LONG BEACH, CA 90806(562) 427-1322(562) 427-4282 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 14, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Tchaka Bayete Shepherd Md NPPES

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

TCHAKA BAYETE SHEPHERD MD (NPI 1124078670) is an individual surgery provider in Long Beach, California, licensed in California (A72326) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124078670
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameTCHAKA BAYETE SHEPHERDCredential: MD
Location Address701 E 28TH STREET, SUITE 411Long Beach, CA 90806
Mailing Address701 E 28th Street, Suite 411Long Beach, CA 90806 · (562) 427-1322 · Fax (562) 427-4282
Phone(562) 427-1322
Fax(562) 427-4282
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMeharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 14, 2010
✔ NPI 1124078670 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A72326
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
701 E 28TH STREET, Long Beach, CA 90806
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Other Identifiers 3

MedicaidOOA723260CA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedA72326
Medicare UPINI50774

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Tchaka Bayete Shepherd Md 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 ID3476561994
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060324000504
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

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
34 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90806 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 Tchaka Shepherd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tchaka Shepherd is 1124078670. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006.

Where is Tchaka Shepherd located?

Tchaka Shepherd practices at 701 E 28th Street Suite 411, Long Beach, CA 90806. The listed phone number is (562) 427-1322.

What is Tchaka Shepherd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Tchaka Shepherd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tchaka Shepherd 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tchaka Shepherd was last updated on December 14, 2010. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.