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JAMES EZRA SHEPPARD DO
NPI 1255686044
Family Medicine in Los Alamitos, CA

Active since July 17, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3700 KATELLA AVE STE D, LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720(562) 855-2700(562) 855-2710 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About James Ezra Sheppard Do NPPES

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

JAMES EZRA SHEPPARD DO (NPI 1255686044) is an individual family medicine provider in Los Alamitos, California, licensed in California (20A 12325) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255686044
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES EZRA SHEPPARDCredential: DO
Location Address3700 KATELLA AVE STE DLos Alamitos, CA 90720-6410
Mailing Address3700 Katella Ave Ste DLos Alamitos, CA 90720-6410 · (562) 855-2700 · Fax (562) 855-2710
Phone(562) 855-2700
Fax(562) 855-2710
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1255686044 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A 12325
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.
3700 KATELLA AVE STE D, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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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

James Ezra Sheppard Do 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 ID1951558642
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120831000411
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show James Sheppard reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Prohealth Partners A Medical Group
Same address
Family Medicine
3700 KATELLA AVE STE D
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 279 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902407711 (562) 855-2700
Careconnectmd Ca PC
13 mi
Family Medicine
3090 BRISTOL ST STE 200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 194 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366063125 (888) 789-9585
Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group
15 mi
Addiction Medicine
14591 NEWPORT AVE
Tustin, CA 92780
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,052 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891981502 (714) 442-4864

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 5

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.
84 services39 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.
50 services27 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
46 services22 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
20 services20 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.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90720 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
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

PROHEALTH PARTNERS A MEDICAL GROUP
Family Medicine
3700 KATELLA AVE STE D
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Orange County (562) 855-2700

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 James Sheppard's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Sheppard is 1255686044. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2012.

Where is James Sheppard located?

James Sheppard practices at 3700 Katella Ave Ste D, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. The listed phone number is (562) 855-2700.

What is James Sheppard's specialty?

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

Is James Sheppard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Sheppard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Sheppard reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Prohealth Partners A Medical Group (Los Alamitos, CA), Careconnectmd Ca PC (Costa Mesa, CA) and Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group (Tustin, CA). 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 James Sheppard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Sheppard was last updated on February 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.