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- 1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Suite 500, Gainesville, GA 30501
About Dr. Shepherd
Laura A. Shepherd, MD practices nephrology in Gainesville, GA. Laura is a 1998 graduate of Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Laura cared for 4,416 Medicare patients across 7,976 services. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, kidney function blood test panel, and blood count, hemoglobin. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730162926.
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
- (770) 536-9864
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1240 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE SUITE 500
Gainesville, GA 30501
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,976 services · 4,416 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
792 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
41 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
143 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
61 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Kidney function blood test panel | Lab test | 80069 |
762 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Blood count, hemoglobin | Lab test | 85018 |
747 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement | Lab test | 85014 |
747 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | Lab test | 81001 |
747 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Total protein level, urine | Lab test | 84156 |
742 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
741 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
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 kidney specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 kidney specialists in Gainesville 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 6
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Shepherd specialize in?
Dr. Shepherd is a kidney specialist in Gainesville, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Shepherd located?
Dr. Shepherd is listed at 1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se Suite 500, Gainesville, GA 30501. 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 (770) 536-9864. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shepherd's NPI number?
Dr. Shepherd's National Provider Identifier is 1730162926. 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 Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shepherd been practicing?
Dr. Shepherd has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, 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 insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, 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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