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DR. JAMES CHRISTOPHER SHEPHERD M.D. PH.D.
NPI 1295044618
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in New Haven, CT

Active since October 04, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.56/100
CMS Quality Rating
20 YORK ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 06510(203) 789-4135 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. James Christopher Shepherd M.d. Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES CHRISTOPHER SHEPHERD M.D. PH.D. (NPI 1295044618) is an individual infectious disease provider in New Haven, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (052964) and active in the NPI registry since October 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295044618
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES CHRISTOPHER SHEPHERDCredential: M.D. PH.D.
Location Address20 YORK STNew Haven, CT 06510-3220
Mailing Address20 York StNew Haven, CT 06510-3220 · (203) 789-4135
Phone(203) 789-4135
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSColumbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 2015
✔ NPI 1295044618 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CT · 052964✔ Licensed in MD · D0063371
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
20 YORK ST, New Haven, CT 06510
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Christopher Shepherd M.d. Ph.d. 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 ID5496974453
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140924001071
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.

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.

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.
50 services25 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
30 services30 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
23 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06510 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.56/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality75.84
Promoting Interoperability74
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.43

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.

AUDREY P SENIOR APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-5860
DR. YEISID F FIGUEREDO M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
20 YORK ST, DEPT OF NEONATOLOGY
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-2320
YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Customized Equipment)
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-2046
TAYLOR KINGSTON
Dietitian, Registered
20 YORK ST, FOOD AND NUTRITION EPB806
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-9185
DR. TRAVIS DANIEL BONTRAGER MD
Hospitalist
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-1734
NEEHARIKA THOTTEMPUDI MBBS
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-4242
TERESA JOSEPH D.O.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 737-8894
MR. BRAD ST. MARTIN MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-4242

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 Shepherd's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Shepherd is 1295044618. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2010.

Where is James Shepherd located?

James Shepherd practices at 20 York St, New Haven, CT 06510. The listed phone number is (203) 789-4135.

What is James Shepherd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is James Shepherd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Shepherd was last updated on October 26, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.