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DR. JOY CELESTE SHEPPARD M.D.
NPI 1982692984
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine in Austin, TX

Active since October 12, 2005PECOS Enrolled
72.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
1201 W 38TH ST FL 2, AUSTIN, TX 78705(512) 324-7256 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Jul 18, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Joy Celeste Sheppard M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOY CELESTE SHEPPARD M.D. (NPI 1982692984) is an individual maternal & fetal medicine provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (H8396) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Austin.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982692984
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207VM0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOY CELESTE SHEPPARDCredential: M.D.
Location Address1201 W 38TH ST FL 2Austin, TX 78705-1006
Mailing Address1501 Red River StAustin, TX 78712-1845
Phone(512) 324-7256
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1982692984 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · Maternal & Fetal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VM0101X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H8396
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.
1201 W 38TH ST FL 2, Austin, TX 78705
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14100 Duval Rd, BUILDING 2, STE 201Austin, TX 78759-3550 · Phone (512) 339-1010 · Fax (512) 339-1011

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid169693207TX
Other538091YMGJTX · Medicare

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joy Celeste Sheppard 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78705 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
$131.95 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $32.98 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.95 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

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.

72.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality61.27
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.12

Reported Quality Measures

Cervical Cancer Screening
50%115 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Chlamydia Screening for Women
23%44 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
1%178 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
HIV Screening
51%130 patients4/55-star benchmark: 60%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
23%112 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
1%125 patients1/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 36% · 110 patients
35%110 patients
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
96%27 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

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 Joy Sheppard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joy Sheppard is 1982692984. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2005.

Where is Joy Sheppard located?

Joy Sheppard practices at 1201 W 38th St Fl 2, Austin, TX 78705. The listed phone number is (512) 324-7256.

What is Joy Sheppard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Maternal & Fetal Medicine, with taxonomy code 207VM0101X.

Is Joy Sheppard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joy Sheppard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Joy Sheppard 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 and 3 other insurers list Joy 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joy Sheppard was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.