Quick answers
- Does Joseph N. Shepherd Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph N. Shepherd Jr. 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 Joseph N. Shepherd Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 109 Original Medicare patients and 1,256 services for Joseph N. Shepherd Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph N. Shepherd Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1508971953. 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 Joseph N. Shepherd Jr., 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 | 109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,256 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)147 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)146 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)89 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)66 services
- Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free (84439)65 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes19%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
- Depression17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph N. Shepherd Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 W Lakeshore Dr, Suite 100Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 930‑2950
- 4600 Hwy 280Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 408‑1231
- 5915 Chalkville Mountain Rd, Suite 100Birmingham, AL 35235 (205) 547‑3920
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph N. Shepherd Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Med Help PC15 clinicians in the group
- Med Help 280 LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Med Help PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508971953 |
| 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
- 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