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RICHARD THOMAS SHEPPARD CRNA
NPI 1255659546
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Jonesboro, AR

Active since May 11, 2010Accepts Medicare Assignment
3024 STADIUM BLVD, JONESBORO, AR 72401(870) 972-7413 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Richard Thomas Sheppard Crna NPPES

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

RICHARD THOMAS SHEPPARD CRNA (NPI 1255659546) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (CTP000133) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255659546
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD THOMAS SHEPPARDCredential: CRNA
Location Address3024 STADIUM BLVDJonesboro, AR 72401-7415
Mailing Address2024 Arkansas Valley Dr, Suite 202Little Rock, AR 72212-4166 · (501) 227-0700 · Fax (501) 227-0744
Phone(870) 972-7413
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2010
✔ NPI 1255659546 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · CTP000133
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
3024 STADIUM BLVD, Jonesboro, AR 72401
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Health Advantage, Octave.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard Thomas Sheppard Crna 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 ID2163554098
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100713000266

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Sheppard reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northeast Arkansas Clinic Charitable Foundation, Inc
0.1 mi
Urgent Care
3001 APACHE DR STE B
Jonesboro, AR 72401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 439 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922789676 (870) 936-8000
Jonesboro Anesthesia Inc
2.6 mi
Anesthesiology
225 E JACKSON AVE
Jonesboro, AR 72401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043228448 (870) 932-4211
Arkansas Methodist Hospital Corporation
19 mi
Anesthesiology
900 W KINGSHIGHWAY
Paragould, AR 72450
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861593816 (870) 239-7000
Lifelinc Anesthesia V, P.A.
53 mi
Anesthesiology
2100 N 7TH ST
West Memphis, AR 72301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063907244 (901) 844-1590
Rural Health Pain Management LLC
53 mi
Pain Medicine
1601 NEW CASTLE RD
Forrest City, AR 72335
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265039556 (870) 261-0000
Baxter County Regional Hospital Inc
103 mi
Anesthesiology
624 HOSPITAL DR
Mountain Home, AR 72653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 88 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114178753 (870) 508-1000
Arkansas Anesthesia Associates, PLLC.
138 mi
Anesthesiology
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
Benton, AR 72015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497023360 (501) 771-4693

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 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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72401 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
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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 13

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

LAUREN MARTIN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3024 STADIUM BLVD
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Craighead County (501) 227-0700
PAUL S BLUMREICH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3024 STADIUM BLVD
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Craighead County (501) 227-0700
MR. TERRY RAY BREWER JR. CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3024 STADIUM BLVD
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Craighead County (501) 227-0700
DOCTORS' PATHOLOGY SERVICES, PA
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3024 STADIUM BLVD
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Craighead County (870) 930-3518
TOBY A STACY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3024 STADIUM BLVD
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Craighead County (501) 227-0700
DR. JOHN KENNETH PHILLIPS M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3024 STADIUM BLVD
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Craighead County (870) 934-5113
LISA J SHACKELFORD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3024 STADIUM BLVD
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Craighead County (501) 227-0700
JONATHAN DAVID CRAFTON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3024 STADIUM BLVD
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Craighead County (501) 972-7413

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 Richard Sheppard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Sheppard is 1255659546. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2010.

Where is Richard Sheppard located?

Richard Sheppard practices at 3024 Stadium Blvd, Jonesboro, AR 72401. The listed phone number is (870) 972-7413.

What is Richard Sheppard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Richard Sheppard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Sheppard 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 Richard Sheppard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Sheppard reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Northeast Arkansas Clinic Charitable Foundation, Inc (Jonesboro, AR), Jonesboro Anesthesia Inc (Jonesboro, AR), Arkansas Methodist Hospital Corporation (Paragould, AR), Lifelinc Anesthesia V, P.A. (West Memphis, AR), Rural Health Pain Management LLC (Forrest City, AR) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Richard Sheppard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Sheppard accept?

Health plans from Health Advantage and Octave list Richard Sheppard 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Sheppard was last updated on May 11, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.