MR. DAVID W SHEPHERD CRNA, MSN
NPI 1942266911
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Bluffton, IN

Active since April 26, 2006
74.77/100
CMS Quality Rating
303 S MAIN ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714(260) 824-3210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mr. David W Shepherd Crna, Msn NPPES

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

MR. DAVID W SHEPHERD CRNA, MSN (NPI 1942266911) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Bluffton, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (28100574A) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is affiliated with Bluffton Regional Medical Center, maintains a secondary practice location in Decatur, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942266911
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. DAVID W SHEPHERDCredential: CRNA, MSN
Location Address303 S MAIN STBluffton, IN 46714-2503
Mailing Address160 Stoney Creek CtBluffton, IN 46714-9396 · (260) 824-8105
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1942266911 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 28100574A
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.
303 S MAIN ST, Bluffton, IN 46714

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11100 Mercer AveDecatur, IN 46733-2303 · Phone (260) 724-2145 · Fax (260) 728-3867

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100268120AIN

Accepted 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)

Mr. David W Shepherd Crna, Msn is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8921992652
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040212000168

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show David Shepherd reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rural Health
205 TOWER DR
Monroe, IN 46772
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 96 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1250 S WASHINGTON ST
Van Wert, OH 45891
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 100 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
1500 W MAUMEE ST
Angola, IN 46703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 133 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
700 E BEARDSLEY AVE STE 209
Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Great Lakes Anesthesia PC
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1606 N 7TH ST
Terre Haute, IN 47804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 166 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 other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Bluffton Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bluffton, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number150075
Location303 S Main StBluffton, IN 46714 · Wells County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Parkview Huntington Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Huntington, IN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150091
Location2001 Stults RdHuntington, IN 46750 · Huntington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

74.77/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.14
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost27.78

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.

Family Medicine
303 S MAIN ST
BLUFFTON, IN 46714
Surgery
303 S MAIN ST
BLUFFTON, IN 46714
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
303 S MAIN ST
BLUFFTON, IN 46714
Internal Medicine
303 S MAIN ST
BLUFFTON, IN 46714
Podiatrist
303 S MAIN ST
BLUFFTON, IN 46714
Speech-Language Pathologist
303 S MAIN ST
BLUFFTON, IN 46714
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
303 S MAIN ST
BLUFFTON, IN 46714
General Acute Care Hospital
303 S MAIN ST
BLUFFTON, IN 46714

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 David Shepherd's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Shepherd is 1942266911. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2006.

Where is David Shepherd located?

David Shepherd practices at 303 S Main St, Bluffton, IN 46714. The listed phone number is (260) 824-3210.

What is David Shepherd's specialty?

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

Is David Shepherd enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for David Shepherd's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Shepherd reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Adams County Memorial Hospital (Monroe, IN), Clinical Colleagues LLC (Van Wert, OH), Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc (Angola, IN), Great Lakes Anesthesia, P.C. (Elkhart, IN) and Iceland Anesthesia Management, LLC (Terre Haute, IN). 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 David Shepherd's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Shepherd accept?

Health plans from CareSource list David 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 David Shepherd affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Shepherd is affiliated with Bluffton Regional Medical Center and Parkview Huntington Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Shepherd was last updated on July 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.