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MELISSA ANN SHEPARD
NPI 1396565206
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hensley, AR

Active since October 15, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
21019 HIGHWAY 167 STE 200, HENSLEY, AR 72065(501) 261-7630 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Melissa Ann Shepard NPPES

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

MELISSA ANN SHEPARD (NPI 1396565206) is an individual family provider in Hensley, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (229516) and active in the NPI registry since October 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396565206
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA ANN SHEPARD
Location Address21019 HIGHWAY 167 STE 200Hensley, AR 72065-8154
Mailing Address21019 Highway 167 Ste 200Hensley, AR 72065-8154 · (501) 224-1690
Phone(501) 261-7630
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateOctober 15, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1396565206 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · 229516
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 229516 (AR)
21019 HIGHWAY 167 STE 200, Hensley, AR 72065
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Melissa Lewis

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Ann Shepard 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 ID7315470010
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241104000461
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

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.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72065 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

LAUREN LEEANN SHEFFIELD APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
21019 HIGHWAY 167 STE 200
HENSLEY, AR 72065
Pulaski County (501) 261-7630

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 Melissa Shepard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Shepard is 1396565206. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 15, 2024. The provider is also known as Melissa Lewis.

Where is Melissa Shepard located?

Melissa Shepard practices at 21019 Highway 167 Ste 200, Hensley, AR 72065. The listed phone number is (501) 261-7630.

What is Melissa Shepard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Melissa Shepard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Shepard 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.

What insurance does Melissa Shepard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Melissa Shepard 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 Melissa Shepard was last updated on March 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.