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MR. JOSEPH SHEPHERD IV MSW
NPI 1336858133
Social Worker - Clinical in Fort Wayne, IN

Active since November 21, 2022PECOS Enrolled
5534 SAINT JOE RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46835(502) 528-4220 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 22, 2026, Jan 2, 2025, Nov 22, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mr. Joseph Shepherd Iv Msw NPPES

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

MR. JOSEPH SHEPHERD IV MSW (NPI 1336858133) is an individual clinical provider in Fort Wayne, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (34011640A) and active in the NPI registry since November 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336858133
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMR. JOSEPH SHEPHERD IVCredential: MSW
Location Address5534 SAINT JOE RDFort Wayne, IN 46835-3328
Mailing Address5534 Saint Joe RdFort Wayne, IN 46835-3328 · (502) 528-4220
Phone(502) 528-4220
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 21, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1336858133 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 34011640A
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Also ListedSocial WorkerTaxonomy 104100000X · License 33011069A (IN), 257319 (KY)
5534 SAINT JOE RD, Fort Wayne, IN 46835
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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)

Mr. Joseph Shepherd Iv Msw 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 46835 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

RIKKI TREESH LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
5534 SAINT JOE RD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46835
Allen County (512) 710-8171
AMBERVALE LLC
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
5534 SAINT JOE RD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46835
Allen County (406) 309-6462
AMBERVALE LLC
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
5534 SAINT JOE RD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46835
Allen County (406) 309-6462
KEIGHT WRIGHTMIRE, LLC
Social Worker (Clinical)
5534 SAINT JOE RD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46835
Allen County (812) 269-2087
EVERKIND HOMECARE LLC
In Home Supportive Care
5534 SAINT JOE RD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46835
Allen County (219) 588-2438
DRIFTWOOD THERAPIST
Counselor (Mental Health)
5534 SAINT JOE RD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46835
Allen County (412) 426-5339
EZ MEDICAL SUPPLIES LLC
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
5534 SAINT JOE RD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46835
Allen County (320) 577-7824
MR. HAGAN COY LAWSON III
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5534 SAINT JOE RD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46835
Allen County (765) 546-2506

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 Joseph Shepherd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Shepherd is 1336858133. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2022.

Where is Joseph Shepherd located?

Joseph Shepherd practices at 5534 Saint Joe Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46835. The listed phone number is (502) 528-4220.

What is Joseph Shepherd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Joseph Shepherd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Shepherd is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Joseph Shepherd accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Joseph 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Shepherd was last updated on May 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.