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MELISSA SHEPARD MD
NPI 1639566219
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Charlotte, NC

Active since April 21, 2015Opted out of Medicare · through Nov 6, 2026
300 BILLINGSLEY RD STE 108, CHARLOTTE, NC 28211(704) 577-3186(704) 626-2701 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Sep 16, 2019, Jul 23, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Melissa Shepard Md NPPES

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

MELISSA SHEPARD MD (NPI 1639566219) is an individual psychiatry provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2019-01063) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She has opted out of Medicare through November 6, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639566219
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA SHEPARDCredential: MD
Location Address300 BILLINGSLEY RD STE 108Charlotte, NC 28211-3091
Mailing Address300 Billingsley Rd Ste 108Charlotte, NC 28211-3091 · (704) 577-3186 · Fax (704) 626-2701
Phone(704) 577-3186
Fax(704) 626-2701
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1639566219 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2019-01063✔ Licensed in MD · 6983
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
300 BILLINGSLEY RD STE 108, Charlotte, NC 28211
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Shepard

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc, UnitedHealthcare.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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Opted out of Medicare

Melissa Shepard Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from November 6, 2020 through November 6, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateNovember 6, 2020
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughNovember 6, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28211 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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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 1639566219. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2015.

Where is Melissa Shepard located?

Melissa Shepard practices at 300 Billingsley Rd Ste 108, Charlotte, NC 28211. The listed phone number is (704) 577-3186.

What is Melissa Shepard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Melissa Shepard enrolled in Medicare?

No. Melissa Shepard has opted out of Medicare through November 6, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Melissa Shepard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare 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 September 16, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.