Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Shepard, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Fort Defiance, AZ
- NPI 1558438846
- Accepts Medicare
- 22 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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Corner of Route N12 and N7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-8000 - Additional location
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1010 Spruce St
Espanola, NM 875322724
(505) 753-7111 - Mailing address
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Po Box 649
Fort Defiance, AZ 865040649
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 10, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New Mexico #MD2007-0018 · Ohio #35.087635
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558438846. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
273
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$20,406
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 89 | 37 | $77 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 80 | 33 | $48 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 71 | 63 | $78 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 33 | 32 | $126 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Fort Defiance Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
77
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$3,397
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 15 | 0 | $79 |
| Levemir Flexpen (Insulin Detemir) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $3,211 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 13 | 0 | $26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 12 | 0 | $16 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 12 | 0 | $48 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Shepard's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Shepard practices Internal Medicine Physician in Fort Defiance, AZ.
Where does Dr. Christopher Shepard practice?
Dr. Christopher Shepard practices at Corner of Route N12 and N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504. Office phone: 9287298000.
What is Dr. Christopher Shepard's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Shepard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558438846, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Shepard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Shepard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Shepard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.