Quick answers
- Does Zachary L. Shepherd accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zachary L. 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 Zachary L. Shepherd see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 27 Original Medicare patients and 208 services for Zachary L. Shepherd. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zachary L. Shepherd's NPI number?
- 1821768896. 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 Zachary L. 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 208 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)106 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)72 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)11 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).
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure56%
- High cholesterol56%
- Arthritis44%
Practice locations
Addresses where Zachary L. Shepherd is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1380 E Medical Ctr DrSt George, UT 84790 (435) 251‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zachary L. Shepherd as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ihc Health Services Inc3,960 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in St George
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in St George, UT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ihc Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821768896 |
| 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