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ANKARA SHEPARD
NPI 1285347187
Physician Assistant in Worcester, MA

Active since January 05, 2023PECOS Enrolled
10 LINCOLN SQ, WORCESTER, MA 01608(860) 716-3257 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2024, May 13, 2023, Jan 5, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Ankara Shepard NPPES

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

ANKARA SHEPARD (NPI 1285347187) is an individual physician assistant in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Maryland (C0009326) and active in the NPI registry since January 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285347187
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameANKARA SHEPARD
Location Address10 LINCOLN SQWorcester, MA 01608-1135
Mailing Address1 Lancaster St Apt BWorcester, MA 01609-2642 · (860) 716-3257
Phone(860) 716-3257
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 5, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2024
✔ NPI 1285347187 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · C0009326
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
10 LINCOLN SQ, Worcester, MA 01608
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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 (PECOS)

Ankara Shepard is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01608 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
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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 20

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

CHLOE CHAPDELAINE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
10 LINCOLN SQ
WORCESTER, MA 01608
Worcester County (508) 373-5607
ALLISON DEVIVO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
10 LINCOLN SQ
WORCESTER, MA 01608
Worcester County (508) 373-5607
CHUKWUEMEKA C NWANZE M.D.
Ophthalmology
10 LINCOLN SQ
WORCESTER, MA 01608
Worcester County (508) 373-5830
MRS. LINA W. SAAKA-SEREBOUR
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
10 LINCOLN SQ
WORCESTER, MA 01608
Worcester County (860) 794-1899
KATHRYN W DELISO OD
Optometrist
10 LINCOLN SQ
WORCESTER, MA 01608
Worcester County (508) 373-5830
ISABELLA LANCISI
Physician Assistant
10 LINCOLN SQ
WORCESTER, MA 01608
Worcester County (508) 373-5607
NICKOLAS POLIZIO FLORENCA
Physician Assistant
10 LINCOLN SQ
WORCESTER, MA 01608
Worcester County (508) 890-8855
DR. JESSICA S WALTER OD
Optometrist
10 LINCOLN SQ
WORCESTER, MA 01608
Worcester County (508) 373-5830

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 Ankara Shepard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ankara Shepard is 1285347187. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2023.

Where is Ankara Shepard located?

Ankara Shepard practices at 10 Lincoln Sq, Worcester, MA 01608. The listed phone number is (860) 716-3257.

What is Ankara Shepard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Ankara Shepard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ankara Shepard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ankara Shepard was last updated on April 2, 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.