Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Adam Shepard, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Opelousas, LA

  • NPI 1437511326
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3975 I 49 S Service RD Ste 200
Opelousas, LA 705700775
(337) 594-3906
fax (855) 583-3797
Mailing address
200 Medalist Ave
Lafayette, LA 705067503

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 24, 2025
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #320326

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437511326. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,221
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$144,291
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 585 174 $82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 208 134 $72
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 145 134 $134
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 97 27 $363
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 44 21 $122
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 34 34 $113
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 32 23 $72
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 27 14 $289
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 26 26 $169
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 12 12 $161

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 8.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$103
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. 2 $48.36
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $31.52
CorMedix Inc. 1 $23.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$103

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
943
Patients
295
Total drug cost
$303,719
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 185 45 $135,450
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 91 34 $1,354
Lisinopril Generic 89 38 $537
Losartan Potassium Generic 82 31 $1,495
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 73 31 $578
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 72 24 $1,239
Furosemide Generic 64 30 $443
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 60 17 $51,310
Carvedilol Generic 54 18 $741
Calcitriol Generic 40 15 $668

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Adam Shepard's medical specialty?
Dr. Adam Shepard practices Nephrology Physician in Opelousas, LA.
Where does Dr. Adam Shepard practice?
Dr. Adam Shepard practices at 3975 I 49 S Service RD Ste 200, Opelousas, LA 705700775. Office phone: 3375943906.
What is Dr. Adam Shepard's NPI?
Dr. Adam Shepard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437511326, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Adam Shepard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Adam Shepard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Adam Shepard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.