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DR. RICHARD STEPHEN SHEPPARD MD
NPI 1720573884
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Fargo, ND

Active since June 29, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2025, Jun 13, 2021, Jun 29, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Richard Stephen Sheppard Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD STEPHEN SHEPPARD MD (NPI 1720573884) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Fargo, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (21650) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720573884
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD STEPHEN SHEPPARDCredential: MD
Location Address820 4TH ST NFargo, ND 58102-4539
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074 · (605) 328-9419
Phone(701) 234-6161
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1720573884 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in ND · 21650
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
820 4TH ST N, Fargo, ND 58102
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan.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

Dr. Richard Stephen Sheppard 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 ID1951815851
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250710002371
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bemidji, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240100
Location1300 Anne St NWBemidji, MN 56601 · Beltrami County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Perham Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Perham, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number241373
Location1000 Coney Street WestPerham, MN 56573 · Otter Tail County
Emergency services

Prairie Ridge Hospital And Health Services

Critical Access Hospitals · Elbow Lake, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241379
Location1411 Highway 79 EElbow Lake, MN 56531 · Grant County
Emergency services

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, ND
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350011
Location801 Broadway NorthFargo, ND 58122 · Cass County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

Acute Care Hospitals · Bismarck, ND
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350015
Location300 N 7th StBismarck, ND 58506 · Burleigh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58102 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
$168.12 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $42.03 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$98.29 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $24.57 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
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 20

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

GERALD G GROSS MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
820 4TH ST N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-6161
PAULINE HOLMAN MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
820 4TH ST N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-7634
AMIT PANWALKAR
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
820 4TH ST N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-6161
HARITHA REDDY MOPURU MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
820 4TH ST N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-6161
ISAAK NATHANIEL AILTS MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
820 4TH ST N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-6161
JARRETT FAILING M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
820 4TH ST N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-6161
LISA ANN BRAUN NP
Nurse Practitioner
820 4TH ST N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (701) 234-6161
OLUWATOBI EZEKIEL ODETOLA MBBS
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
820 4TH ST N
FARGO, ND 58102
Cass County (012) 346-1617

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 Richard Sheppard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Sheppard is 1720573884. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2018.

Where is Richard Sheppard located?

Richard Sheppard practices at 820 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102. The listed phone number is (701) 234-6161.

What is Richard Sheppard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Richard Sheppard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Sheppard 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 Richard Sheppard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Sanford Health Plan list Richard Sheppard 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 Richard Sheppard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Sheppard is affiliated with Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, Perham Health, Prairie Ridge Hospital And Health Services, Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford Medical Center Bismarck.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Sheppard was last updated on June 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.