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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Corner of Route N12 and N7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-8000
Additional location
1010 Spruce St
Espanola, NM 875322724
(505) 753-7111
Mailing address
Po Box 649
Fort Defiance, AZ 865040649

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

Auto-generated from federal data
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.