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MR. BRETT AARON SHEPHERD CRNA
NPI 1811091598
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Washington, NC

Active since September 12, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
628 E 12TH ST, WASHINGTON, NC 27889(252) 975-4100(252) 948-4829 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Brett Aaron Shepherd Crna NPPES

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

MR. BRETT AARON SHEPHERD CRNA (NPI 1811091598) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Washington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (434) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is affiliated with Ecu Health Medical Center, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811091598
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. BRETT AARON SHEPHERDCredential: CRNA
Location Address628 E 12TH STWashington, NC 27889-3409
Mailing Address2430 Emerald Pl Ste 201Greenville, NC 27834-5743 · (252) 752-2140
Fax(252) 948-4829
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1811091598 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 434
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 149852 (NC)
628 E 12TH ST, Washington, NC 27889

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 12430 Emerald Pl Ste 201Greenville, NC 27834-5743 · Phone (252) 752-2140
Location 2401 N Main StKenansville, NC 28349-8801 · Phone (910) 296-0941
Location 3211 Virginia RdEdenton, NC 27932-9668 · Phone (252) 482-8451

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Brett Aaron Shepherd Crna 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 ID8527008994
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050504001076

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Brett Shepherd reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
628 E 12TH ST
Washington, NC 27889
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2100 STANTONSBURG RD
Greenville, NC 27834
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,097 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
111 HOSPITAL DR
Tarboro, NC 27886
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 43 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
4800 S CROATAN HWY
Nags Head, NC 27959
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
53 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ecu Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340040
Location2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834 · Pitt County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27889 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
628 E 12TH ST
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
628 E 12TH ST
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
628 E 12TH ST
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
Physician Assistant
628 E 12TH ST
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
Home Health
628 E 12TH ST
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
Emergency Medicine
628 E 12TH ST, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
Family Medicine
628 E 12TH ST
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
628 E 12TH ST
WASHINGTON, NC 27889

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 Brett Shepherd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brett Shepherd is 1811091598. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2006.

Where is Brett Shepherd located?

Brett Shepherd practices at 628 E 12th St, Washington, NC 27889. The listed phone number is (252) 975-4100.

What is Brett Shepherd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Brett Shepherd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brett 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brett Shepherd's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brett Shepherd reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Pitt County Memorial Hospital Inc (Washington, NC), East Carolina Anesthesia Associates, PLLC (Greenville, NC), East Carolina Health - Heritage Inc (Tarboro, NC) and The Outer Banks Hospital Inc (Nags Head, NC). Each 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 Brett Shepherd's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brett Shepherd accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Brett 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 Brett Shepherd affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brett Shepherd is affiliated with Ecu Health Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brett Shepherd was last updated on October 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 34 days 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.