Quick answers
- Does Rebecca M. Shepherd accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rebecca 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 Rebecca M. Shepherd see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,334 Original Medicare patients and 144,299 services for Rebecca M. Shepherd. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rebecca M. Shepherd's NPI number?
- 1629009238. 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 Rebecca 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 | 1,334 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 144,299 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)98,000 services
- Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (J3111)32,655 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)10,020 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)825 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)644 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure63%
- Osteoporosis62%
- Arthritis57%
- Anxiety26%
- Depression20%
Hospitals where Rebecca M. Shepherd works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rebecca 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.
- Lancaster General HospitalLancaster, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390100
- WellSpan Ephrata Community HospitalEphrata, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390225
Practice locations
Addresses where Rebecca M. Shepherd is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 20; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1261 Division HwyEphrata, PA 17522
- 1261 Division Hwy 2Ephrata, PA 17522
- 175 S Centerville RdLancaster, PA 17603
- 175 S Centerville Rd, Penn Menopause Care CentervilleLancaster, PA 17603 (717) 290‑2170
- 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 2112Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 544‑3216
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rebecca M. Shepherd as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lancaster General Medical Group586 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Ephrata
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ephrata, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lancaster General Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629009238 |
| 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