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4901 Forest Park Ave, Dept Ophthalmology, 6Th Fl, Saint Louis, MO 63108 - Saint Louis location
915 N Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63106
About Dr. Shepherd
James B. Shepherd, MD is a healthcare provider in Saint Louis, MO specializing in ophthalmology. James trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1997. Medicare claims data shows James provided 90 services to 88 patients. The services billed most often include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, realignment of horizontal eye muscle, and realignment of horizontal eye muscle. This provider record is associated with NPI 1558389015.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (314) 362-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4901 FOREST PARK AVE DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, 6TH FL
Saint Louis, MO 63108
915 N Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63106
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
90 services · 88 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realignment of horizontal eye muscle | Procedure | 67311 |
17 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Realignment of horizontal eye muscle | Procedure | 67311 |
15 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
58 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Saint Louis 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Realignment of horizontal eye muscle 1
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Shepherd's specialty?
Dr. Shepherd is an eye doctor in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Shepherd?
Dr. Shepherd is listed at 4901 Forest Park Ave Dept Ophthalmology, 6Th Fl, Saint Louis, MO 63108. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Shepherd?
The number on file is (314) 362-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shepherd?
Dr. Shepherd's National Provider Identifier is 1558389015. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shepherd's medical education?
Dr. Shepherd attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shepherd have?
Dr. Shepherd has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Shepherd known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shepherd performs procedures including realignment of horizontal eye muscle; provides treatments such as exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Shepherd's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shepherd. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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