Quick answers
- Does Richard S. Sheppard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard S. Sheppard 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.
- What is Richard S. Sheppard's NPI number?
- 1720573884. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Richard S. Sheppard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard S. Sheppard 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.
- Perham HealthPerham, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241373
- Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health ServicesElbow Lake, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241379
- Sanford Bemidji Medical CenterBemidji, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240100
- Sanford Medical Center BismarckBismarck, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350015
- Sanford Medical Center FargoFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350011
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard S. Sheppard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1220 Sheyenne StWest Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 234‑4445
- 21 Wiley Ave SLidgerwood, ND 58053 (701) 538‑4189
- 5225 23rd Ave SFargo, ND 58104 (701) 417‑2575
- 618 14th Ave NEDevils Lake, ND 58301 (701) 544‑7000
- 801 Broadway NFargo, ND 58102 (701) 234‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard S. Sheppard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo1,225 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in West Fargo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Fargo, ND — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720573884 |
| 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
- 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