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SYDNEY M SHEPHERD MD
NPI 1669978789
Pediatrics in Gainesville, FL

Active since April 05, 2018PECOS Enrolled
4627 NW 53RD AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653(352) 335-8888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2026, Aug 22, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Sydney M Shepherd Md NPPES

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

SYDNEY M SHEPHERD MD (NPI 1669978789) is an individual pediatrics provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME155194) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Palatka.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669978789
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameSYDNEY M SHEPHERDCredential: MD
Location Address4627 NW 53RD AVEGainesville, FL 32653-4857
Mailing Address900 S Pine Island Rd Ste 800Plantation, FL 33324-3923 · (614) 315-8178
Phone(352) 335-8888
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1669978789 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME155194
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
4627 NW 53RD AVE, Gainesville, FL 32653
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16910 Old Wolf Bay RdPalatka, FL 32177-6800 · Phone (386) 328-7337

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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 (PECOS)

Sydney M Shepherd Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32653 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

VANISHA AMIN
Nurse Practitioner
4627 NW 53RD AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32653
Alachua County (352) 335-8888
SALTZMAN, TANIS, PITTEL, LEVIN AND JACOBSON, LLC
Pediatrics
4627 NW 53RD AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32653
Alachua County (352) 335-8888
STEPHANIE MARIE KIRKCONNELL MD
Pediatrics
4627 NW 53RD AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32653
Alachua County (352) 335-8888

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 Sydney Shepherd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sydney Shepherd is 1669978789. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2018.

Where is Sydney Shepherd located?

Sydney Shepherd practices at 4627 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653. The listed phone number is (352) 335-8888.

What is Sydney Shepherd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Sydney Shepherd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sydney Shepherd is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Sydney Shepherd accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama and AvMed list Sydney 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sydney Shepherd was last updated on March 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.