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DR. CHRISTOPHER RYAN SHEPARD M.D.
NPI 1558438846
Internal Medicine in Fort Defiance, AZ

Active since November 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7, FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504(928) 729-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Ryan Shepard M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER RYAN SHEPARD M.D. (NPI 1558438846) is an individual internal medicine provider in Fort Defiance, Arizona, licensed in New Mexico (MD2007-0018) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558438846
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER RYAN SHEPARDCredential: M.D.
Location AddressCORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
Mailing AddressPo Box 649Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0649
Phone(928) 729-8000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv UniversityGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 2019
✔ NPI 1558438846 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2007-0018✔ Licensed in OH · 35.087635
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
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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. Christopher Ryan Shepard M.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 ID9436255569
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070505000059
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 4

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.

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.
98 services33 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
70 services32 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
65 services57 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.
34 services33 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 86504 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers32 claims32 services$19.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$1.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers32 claims32 services$111.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. ROMULO LAURETA PARUNGAO M.D.
Emergency Medicine
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8600
JAY S GUIKEMA FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000
MARIBEL PASTRAN RD, CD
Dietitian, Registered
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000
PONY NANCY SOKIRI PA-C
Physician Assistant
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7, CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000
SARAH R WILLIAMS PT
Physical Therapist
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000
JOHN NORBERT
Family Medicine
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000
DR. LINDA BROWN TRUDEL MD
Family Medicine
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000
DR. SAMMIE MICHEAL BIA III PHARMD.
Pharmacist
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000

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 Christopher Shepard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Shepard is 1558438846. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006.

Where is Christopher Shepard located?

Christopher Shepard practices at Corner Of Route N12 And N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504. The listed phone number is (928) 729-8000.

What is Christopher Shepard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Shepard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Shepard was last updated on June 10, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.