Quick answers
- Does Kathleen S. Shepler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen S. Shepler 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 Kathleen S. Shepler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 199 Original Medicare patients and 660 services for Kathleen S. Shepler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen S. Shepler's NPI number?
- 1639127541. 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 Kathleen S. Shepler, 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 | 199 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 660 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)165 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)142 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)131 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)82 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)38 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%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes33%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
- Heart failure21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen S. Shepler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1327 Main StRochester, IN 46975 (574) 224‑3937
- 444 Mall Rd, Suite 1Logansport, IN 46947 (574) 722‑3937
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen S. Shepler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Evans Eye Care Inc35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Rochester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Evans Eye Care Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639127541 |
| 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