DR. MARY ELIZABETH SHEPHERD M.D.,PH.D.
NPI 1144210352
Dermatology in Austin, TX
NPI Status: Active since October 27, 2005
Contact Information
12545 RIATA VISTA CIR
AUSTIN, TX
ZIP 78727
Phone: (512) 526-1776
Fax: (512) 298-1277
- Individual
- Female
- Dermatology
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About MARY SHEPHERD
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mary Shepherd, a provider established in Austin, Texas with a medical specialization in Dermatology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1144210352 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207N00000X with license number H6599 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1144210352
- Provider Name
- DR. MARY ELIZABETH SHEPHERD M.D.,PH.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 12545 RIATA VISTA CIR AUSTIN, TX 78727
- Location Phone
- (512) 526-1776
- Location Fax
- (512) 298-1277
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 171179 AUSTIN, TX 78717
- Mailing Phone
- (512) 526-1776
- Mailing Fax
- (512) 298-1277
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-27-2005
- Last Update Date
- 09-30-2020
- Code Navigator
A dermatologist like Mary Shepherd is a medical specialty involving the management of skin conditions and diseases. Dermatologists diagnose some sexually transmitted diseases, warts, cancer, acne, dermatitis and may offer cosmetic treatments, and therapies that reduce age spots and wrinkles.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 6655 Travis St Suite 980
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 500-8333
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Dermatology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207N00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- H6599
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105402503 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 8B8802 | OTHER (01) | TX | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Mary Shepherd is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 78727 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $89.03
- Minimum New Patient Price $57.88
- Maximum New Patient Price $174
- Average New Patient Copayment $22.25
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.47
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.5
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $71.95
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.88
- Maximum Established Patient Price $142.23
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.98
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.72
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.55
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1144210352, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 48. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 48 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 48 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1144210352, enumerated as an "individual" on October 27, 2005.
The provider is located at 12545 RIATA VISTA CIR AUSTIN, TX 78727 and the phone number is (512) 526-1776.
Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Medicare,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
