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Dr. Cynthia Shepherd, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician (CMS: Hematology/Oncology) · Athens, GA

  • NPI 1730236688
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 96.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 5 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3320 Old Jefferson RD Bldg 700
Athens, GA 306071465
(706) 353-2990
Additional location
1460 Resurgence Dr
Watkinsville, GA 306777320
(706) 715-2410
fax (706) 353-2992
Additional location
1656 Falls RD Ste B
Toccoa, GA 305772411
(706) 886-0392
fax (706) 353-2992
Show 2 more locations
Additional location
3320 Old Jefferson RD Bldg 300
Athens, GA 306071400
(706) 410-1734
fax (706) 410-2483
Additional location
3320 Old Jefferson RD Bldg 800
Athens, GA 306071400
fax (706) 353-2992
Mailing address
3320 Old Jefferson RD Bldg 800
Athens, GA 306071400

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 19, 2024
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0003X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #65889
Medicaid (2)
GA #003109369B · GA #003109369A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730236688. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
126,207
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,027,901
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q0138 Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) 39,270 42 $0
J3111 Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg 21,105 27 $10
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 15,480 90 $22
J9271 Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg 15,200 15 $51
J0885 Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units 6,950 27 $7
J9267 Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg 6,414 11 $0
J1437 Injection, ferric derisomaltose, 10 mg 3,200 31 $19
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 2,382 53 $0
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 2,176 605 $116
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 1,873 521 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,095. This provider delivers 115× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$370
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 3 $54.76
GENZYME CORPORATION 2 $39.97
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2 $38.53
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $35.20
Stemline Therapeutics Inc. 1 $32.91
Genmab U.S., Inc. 1 $32.40
Daiichi Sankyo Inc. 2 $27.17
Celgene Corporation 1 $24.13
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 1 $23.74
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 1 $21.23
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC. 1 $19.88
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC. 1 $19.74

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$370

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,317
Patients
244
Total drug cost
$1,418,203
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Anastrozole Generic 518 100 $9,087
Gabapentin Generic 96 18 $1,297
Procrit (Epoetin Alfa) Brand 80 12 $202,684
Prednisone Generic 73 18 $747
Alendronate Sodium Generic 66 11 $374
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 66 12 $51,065
Prolia (Denosumab) Brand 55 35 $93,763
Acyclovir Generic 51 0 $929
Neulasta Onpro (Pegfilgrastim) Brand 50 0 $344,031
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 49 0 $29,727

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cynthia Shepherd's medical specialty?
Dr. Cynthia Shepherd practices Hematology & Oncology Physician in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. Cynthia Shepherd practice?
Dr. Cynthia Shepherd practices at 3320 Old Jefferson RD Bldg 700, Athens, GA 306071465. Office phone: 7063532990.
What is Dr. Cynthia Shepherd's NPI?
Dr. Cynthia Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730236688, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cynthia Shepherd accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cynthia Shepherd accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cynthia Shepherd commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) (HCPCS Q0138); Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (HCPCS J3111); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.