John D Shepherd, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Omaha, NE

John D Shepherd, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Omaha, Nebraska. He went to St. Louis College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Unmc Physicians, Unmc Physicians and his current practice location is 988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 559-9800.

John D Shepherd is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 36021) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1265614325.

Contact Information

John D Shepherd, MD
988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr,
Omaha, NE 68198-8095
(402) 559-9800
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn D Shepherd
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, Nebraska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • John D Shepherd attended and graduated from St. Louis College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265614325
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/30/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/30/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698784734
  • Enrollment ID: I20080506000213

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John D Shepherd such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265614325NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 36021 (Arizona)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Unmc Physicians60027283911312
Unmc Physicians60027283911312

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. John D Shepherd allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUnmc Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417912114
PECOS PAC ID: 6002728391
Enrollment ID: O20031104000664

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. John D Shepherd is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
John D Shepherd, MD
988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr,
Omaha, NE 68198-8095

Ph: (402) 559-9800
John D Shepherd, MD
988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr,
Omaha, NE 68198-8095

Ph: (402) 559-9800

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