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LEA M. SHEWARD
NPI 1437511631
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Boston, MA

Active since March 26, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE & ADOLESCENT CLINIC, 850 HARRISON AVE., 6TH FLOOR YAWKEY BLDG, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 414-5946 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2025, Apr 4, 2024, Oct 4, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lea M. Sheward NPPES

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

LEA M. SHEWARD (NPI 1437511631) is an individual pediatric nephrology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (284766) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437511631
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0210X
Provider Legal NameLEA M. SHEWARD
Location AddressPEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE & ADOLESCENT CLINIC, 850 HARRISON AVE., 6TH FLOOR YAWKEY BLDGBoston, MA 02118
Mailing AddressBmc Provider Enrollment Office, 960 Massachusetts Ave,.2nd FloorBoston, MA 02118 · (617) 414-5405 · Fax (617) 414-6031
Phone(617) 414-5946
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1437511631 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0210X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 284766
Definition
A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 284766 (MA)
PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE & ADOLESCENT CLINIC, Boston, MA 02118
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Lea Vedder Md

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1Division of Nephrology, 300 Longwood Avenue, Mailstop BCH 3038Boston, MA 02115 · Phone (617) 355-6129
Location 2111 Colchester Ave # 222Wp2Burlington, VT 05401-1473 · Phone (518) 878-5262

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

Lea M. Sheward 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 ID3870888498
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220816000903
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.

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 Lea Sheward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lea Sheward is 1437511631. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2016. The provider is also known as Lea Vedder MD.

Where is Lea Sheward located?

Lea Sheward practices at Pediatric Primary Care & Adolescent Clinic 850 Harrison Ave., 6th Floor Yawkey Bldg, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 414-5946.

What is Lea Sheward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.

Is Lea Sheward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lea Sheward 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 Lea Sheward accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Lea Sheward 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 Lea Sheward was last updated on August 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.