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SANDRA LAUREN SHEPHERD MD
NPI 1720171994
Family Medicine in Missoula, MT

Active since October 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2825 FORT MISSOULA RD STE 115, MISSOULA, MT 59804(406) 541-9222(406) 541-9223 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Jun 30, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Sandra Lauren Shepherd Md NPPES

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

SANDRA LAUREN SHEPHERD MD (NPI 1720171994) is an individual family medicine provider in Missoula, Montana, licensed in Montana (11067) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St. Patrick Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Missoula.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720171994
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameSANDRA LAUREN SHEPHERDCredential: MD
Location Address2825 FORT MISSOULA RD STE 115Missoula, MT 59804-7403
Mailing Address2825 Fort Missoula Rd Ste 115Missoula, MT 59804-7403 · (406) 541-9222 · Fax (406) 541-9223
Phone(406) 541-9222
Fax(406) 541-9223
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateOctober 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1720171994 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MT · 11067
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X · License 11067 (MT)
2825 FORT MISSOULA RD STE 115, Missoula, MT 59804
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12835 Fort Missoula Rd, Ste 201 Mountain View Family Medical and ObstetricsMissoula, MT 59804 · Phone (406) 327-3920 · Fax (406) 327-3921

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Sandra Lauren Shepherd Md 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 ID3678549896
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070614000431
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 11

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
94 services45 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
44 services44 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
43 services43 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
35 services26 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
24 services20 patients
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St. Patrick Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Missoula, MT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number270014
Location500 W BroadwayMissoula, MT 59806 · Missoula County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Missoula, MT
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270023
Location2827 Fort Missoula RdMissoula, MT 59804 · Missoula County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59804 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
$87.97 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.16 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
95%799 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%103 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
61%371 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
2%371 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
8%371 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers13 claims29 services$5.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers15 claims46 services$2.36 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

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

DR. SARAH N BORGE MD
Family Medicine
2825 FORT MISSOULA RD STE 115
MISSOULA, MT 59804
Missoula County (406) 541-9222

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 Sandra Shepherd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sandra Shepherd is 1720171994. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2006.

Where is Sandra Shepherd located?

Sandra Shepherd practices at 2825 Fort Missoula Rd Ste 115, Missoula, MT 59804. The listed phone number is (406) 541-9222.

What is Sandra Shepherd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Sandra Shepherd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sandra 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 Sandra Shepherd accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list Sandra 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 Sandra Shepherd affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sandra Shepherd is affiliated with St. Patrick Hospital and Community Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sandra Shepherd was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.