Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melanie Sheppard, PA

Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Orangeburg, SC

  • NPI 1659658185
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1619 Carolina Ave
Orangeburg, SC 291154939
(803) 531-7474
fax (803) 531-7457
Mailing address
Po Box 1245
Orangeburg, SC 291161245

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 23, 2013
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AM0700X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #1727

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659658185. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
88
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$1,335
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test 43 38 $2
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 30 15 $16
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen 15 15 $50

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CVRx, Inc. 1 $14.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$14

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,384
Patients
953
Total drug cost
$53,726
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 731 160 $4,427
Pravastatin Sodium Generic 449 99 $7,003
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 399 77 $5,804
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 321 68 $1,513
Metformin Hcl Generic 292 72 $2,408
Losartan Potassium Generic 289 57 $3,389
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 286 68 $3,524
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 285 63 $6,641
Omeprazole Generic 250 56 $2,823
Gabapentin Generic 227 49 $3,682

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melanie Sheppard's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Sheppard practices Medical Physician Assistant in Orangeburg, SC.
Where does Dr. Melanie Sheppard practice?
Dr. Melanie Sheppard practices at 1619 Carolina Ave, Orangeburg, SC 291154939. Office phone: 8035317474.
What is Dr. Melanie Sheppard's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Sheppard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659658185, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Sheppard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Sheppard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Sheppard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003); Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (HCPCS 87804); Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen (HCPCS 87635). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.