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DR. JAMES THOMSON SHEPHERD M.D.
NPI 1700067915
Internal Medicine in Port Arthur, TX

Active since November 15, 2007PECOS Enrolled
2501 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD STE 302, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640(409) 344-9087(094) 344-9095 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. James Thomson Shepherd M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES THOMSON SHEPHERD M.D. (NPI 1700067915) is an individual internal medicine provider in Port Arthur, Texas, licensed in Texas (E6616) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700067915
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES THOMSON SHEPHERDCredential: M.D.
Location Address2501 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD STE 302Port Arthur, TX 77640-2011
Mailing Address2501 Jimmy Johnson Blvd Ste 302Port Arthur, TX 77640-2011 · (409) 344-9087 · Fax (094) 344-9095
Phone(409) 344-9087
Fax(094) 344-9095
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 2022
NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2022
✔ NPI 1700067915 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · E6616
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.
2501 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD STE 302, Port Arthur, TX 77640
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid126406106TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James Thomson Shepherd M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Shepherd reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Feldschau & Co, PLLC
14 mi
Clinic/Center
8400 ANASTASIA AVE
Beaumont, TX 77705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548917990 (409) 656-0549

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77640 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
$124.88 typical visit price
range $54.04 – $164.93
Typical copayment $31.22 (range $13.51 – $41.23)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.83 typical visit price
range $17.17 – $134.47
Typical copayment $23.95 (range $4.29 – $33.61)
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.

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 James Shepherd's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Shepherd is 1700067915. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2007.

Where is James Shepherd located?

James Shepherd practices at 2501 Jimmy Johnson Blvd Ste 302, Port Arthur, TX 77640. The listed phone number is (409) 344-9087.

What is James Shepherd's specialty?

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

Is James Shepherd enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for James Shepherd's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Shepherd reassigns Medicare benefits to Feldschau & Co, PLLC (Beaumont, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Shepherd's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Shepherd accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma list James 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 James Shepherd was last updated on August 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.