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- 988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE 68198
About Dr. Shepherd
Based in Omaha, NE, John D. Shepherd, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. John graduated from St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1990. Medicare claims data shows John provided 575 services to 575 patients. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with limited testing, new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1265614325 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (402) 559-9800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
988095 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CTR
Omaha, NE 68198
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
575 services · 575 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
175 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
116 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
87 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
51 | 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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Omaha 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 10 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons 5
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam of visual field with limited testing 5
Providers in NE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shepherd?
Dr. Shepherd is an eye doctor in Omaha, NE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shepherd's address?
Dr. Shepherd is listed at 988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE 68198. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shepherd?
The number on file is (402) 559-9800. 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 1265614325. 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
Where did Dr. Shepherd train?
Dr. Shepherd attended St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shepherd have?
Dr. Shepherd has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Shepherd perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shepherd provides treatments such as exam of visual field with limited testing and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. 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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