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BRIAN SHANE SHEPHERD M.D.
NPI 1588868319
Anesthesiology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since June 14, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
975 E 3RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 602-8400(423) 602-8401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Brian Shane Shepherd M.d. NPPES

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

BRIAN SHANE SHEPHERD M.D. (NPI 1588868319) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (43681) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588868319
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN SHANE SHEPHERDCredential: M.D.
Location Address975 E 3RD STChattanooga, TN 37403-2147
Mailing AddressPo Box 2930Indianapolis, IN 46206-2930 · (866) 282-7905 · Fax (855) 630-1300
Phone(423) 602-8400
Fax(423) 602-8401
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 2019
✔ NPI 1588868319 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 43681
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
975 E 3RD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1507045TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..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

Brian Shane Shepherd 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 ID4486727203
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080725000714
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 2

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.

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
12 services12 patients
Other procedure on nervous system 64999
A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440104
Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MEGAN A SPEARS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400
TENNESSEE CANCER SPECIALISTS, PLLC
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
975 E 3RD ST, ERLINGER MEDICAL CENTER
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7977
DAVID SHVED D.O.
Hospitalist
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-5179
JASON DEDEKER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7000
WILLIAM MICHAEL BRITT JR.
Internal Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-3894
MR. EDWARD BRIAN HALLOCK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400
MRS. DEBORAH K WESTBROOK L.C.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7654
BRETT ESCARZA M.D.
Anesthesiology
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400

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 Brian Shepherd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Shepherd is 1588868319. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2007.

Where is Brian Shepherd located?

Brian Shepherd practices at 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 602-8400.

What is Brian Shepherd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Brian Shepherd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian 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.

What insurance does Brian Shepherd accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Brian 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.

Is Brian Shepherd affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brian Shepherd is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Shepherd was last updated on September 27, 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.