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DR. ROBERT B SHEPHERD D.O.
NPI 1205995438
Family Medicine in Shrewsbury, MA

Active since December 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
415 BOSTON TPKE STE 105, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545(088) 458-2005(508) 845-8300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 3, 2025, Mar 17, 2018, Nov 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Robert B Shepherd D.o. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT B SHEPHERD D.O. (NPI 1205995438) is an individual family medicine provider in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (73159) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205995438
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT B SHEPHERDCredential: D.O.
Location Address415 BOSTON TPKE STE 105Shrewsbury, MA 01545-3414
Mailing Address415 Boston Tpke Ste 105Shrewsbury, MA 01545-3414 · (088) 458-2005 · Fax (508) 845-8300
Phone(088) 458-2005
Fax(508) 845-8300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of New England, College Of Osteo MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1205995438 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 73159
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 73159 (MA)
415 BOSTON TPKE STE 105, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1Athol Memorial Hospital, 2033 Main StreetAthol, MA 01331 · Phone (978) 249-3511 ext. 250
Location 2284 Canton StWestwood, MA 02090-2206 · Phone (617) 418-0218

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include WellSense Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert B Shepherd D.o. 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 ID2567521214
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081110000485
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Shepherd reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Raymond Zhou MD PC
Same address
Internal Medicine
415 BOSTON TPKE, SUITE 105
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831268820 (508) 845-8200
Northeast Medical Group, Inc.
32 mi
Internal Medicine
275 VARNUM AVE, SUITE # 108
Lowell, MA 01854
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578707162 (978) 710-4242

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.
114 services25 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.
54 services26 patients
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0442
An annual alcohol misuse screening is a 15-minute check-up to assess your drinking habits. It helps identify if you're consuming alcohol in a way that could harm your health. This is not a judgment, but a tool to promote your wellbeing.
16 services16 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220163
Location55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Vincent Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220176
Location123 Summer StreetWorcester, MA 01608 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01545 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MRS. MIKAELA ANDREA LAVALLEE
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
415 BOSTON TPKE STE 105
SHREWSBURY, MA 01545
Worcester County (508) 845-8200

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 Robert Shepherd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Shepherd is 1205995438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2006.

Where is Robert Shepherd located?

Robert Shepherd practices at 415 Boston Tpke Ste 105, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. The listed phone number is (088) 458-2005.

What is Robert Shepherd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Robert Shepherd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Robert Shepherd's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Shepherd reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Raymond Zhou MD PC (Shrewsbury, MA) and Northeast Medical Group, Inc. (Lowell, MA). Each 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 Robert Shepherd's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Shepherd accept?

Health plans from WellSense Health Plan list Robert 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.

Is Robert Shepherd affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Shepherd is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus and St Vincent Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Shepherd was last updated on March 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.