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Unclaimed ProfileAbout SHEPPARD
John Daniel Sheppard, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Norfolk, VA specializing in ophthalmology. John trained at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, graduating in 1976. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 2,651 Medicare patients across 3,546 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (757) 622-2200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
241 CORPORATE BLVD
Norfolk, VA 23502
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,546 services · 2,651 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
499 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
125 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
84 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
57 |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
39 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
33 |
| Injection of drug or substance into membrane covering eyeball | Procedure | 67515 |
22 |
| Removal of scar tissue in eye (anterior synechiae) | Procedure | 65870 |
18 |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
17 |
| Repair tear duct opening by heat, tying, or laser surgery | Procedure | 68760 |
16 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Norfolk 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sheppard specialize in?
Dr. Sheppard is an ophthalmology in Norfolk, VA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sheppard located?
Dr. Sheppard is listed at 241 CORPORATE BLVD, Norfolk, VA 23502. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sheppard's phone number?
The number on file is (757) 622-2200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sheppard's NPI number?
Dr. Sheppard's National Provider Identifier is 1588663702. 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. Sheppard go to medical school?
Dr. Sheppard attended Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sheppard been practicing?
Dr. Sheppard has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sheppard do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sheppard performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of the internal drainage system of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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