Quick answers
- Does Jessica M. Shepherd accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jessica M. Shepherd accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Jessica M. Shepherd see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 114 Original Medicare patients and 309 services for Jessica M. Shepherd. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jessica M. Shepherd's NPI number?
- 1134596125. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Jessica M. Shepherd, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 114 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 309 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Device supply with scheduled recording and transmission for remote monitoring of musculoskeletal system, per 30 days (98977)186 services
- Set-up and patient education for remote monitoring of therapy (98975)57 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)14 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Diabetes21%
- Anxiety21%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)20%
Hospitals where Jessica M. Shepherd works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jessica M. Shepherd at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Mercy Hospital Northwest ArkansasRogers, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040010
- Northwest Medical Center-SpringdaleSpringdale, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040022
Practice locations
Addresses where Jessica M. Shepherd is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1414 Hwy 71 NAlma, AR 72921 (479) 632‑0321
- 3900 N Parkview Dr, Christopher Arnold MD PAFayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 966‑4187
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jessica M. Shepherd as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fands Physical Therapy, Inc221 clinicians in the group
- The Orthopaedic and Joint Preservation Center of Arkansas, P.A.12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Arkansas →
Other clinical nurse specialists in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fands Physical Therapy, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNS |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134596125 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians