Physician Profile

Joshua M. Shepherd, DO

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About Dr. Shepherd

Joshua M. Shepherd, DO practices anesthesiology — pain medicine in Layton, UT. Joshua is a 2011 graduate of Kansas City University of Physicians and Surgeons. Joshua is also listed as specializing in anesthesiology. According to Medicare claims data, Joshua cared for 1,065 Medicare patients across 17,554 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.

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Specialty

Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine (Primary)
Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

UT license9685639-1204
NPI1356638548
NPI issued07/07/2011

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

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Common questions

What does Dr. Shepherd specialize in?

Dr. Shepherd is an anesthesiologist in Layton, UT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Shepherd located?

Dr. Shepherd is listed at 2121 N 1700 W, Layton, UT 84041. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Shepherd's phone number?

The number on file is (801) 773-4040. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Shepherd's NPI number?

Dr. Shepherd's National Provider Identifier is 1356638548. 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 go to medical school?

Dr. Shepherd attended Kansas City University of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Shepherd been practicing?

Dr. Shepherd has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Shepherd do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shepherd performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance and injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement and mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast; provides treatments such as assessment of emotional or behavioral problems, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Shepherd confirmed this information?

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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