Quick answers
- Does So Youn Kim-Shepherd accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says So Youn Kim-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 So Youn Kim-Shepherd see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 105 Original Medicare patients and 118 services for So Youn Kim-Shepherd. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is So Youn Kim-Shepherd's NPI number?
- 1831148469. 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 So Youn Kim-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 | 105 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 118 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)68 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)30 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes37%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where So Youn Kim-Shepherd works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists So Youn Kim-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.
- SSM Health Depaul Hospital St LouisBridgeton, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260104
Practice locations
Addresses where So Youn Kim-Shepherd is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11133 Dunn RdSaint Louis, MO 63136 (314) 362‑9123
- 1225 Graham RdFlorissant, MO 63031 (314) 362‑9123
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists So Youn Kim-Shepherd as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Washington University Community Specialists LLC105 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Washington University Community Specialists LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831148469 |
| 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