Quick answers
- Does Kent L. Shippen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kent L. Shippen 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 Kent L. Shippen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,082 Original Medicare patients and 7,200 services for Kent L. Shippen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kent L. Shippen's NPI number?
- 1942379003. 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 Kent L. Shippen, 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 | 1,082 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,200 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)4,068 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,295 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)694 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths (17004)597 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)190 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 pressure53%
- High cholesterol52%
- Arthritis39%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
- Diabetes13%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)12%
Hospitals where Kent L. Shippen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kent L. Shippen 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.
- St Johns Medical CenterJackson, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 530015
Practice locations
Addresses where Kent L. Shippen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 250 Veronica Ln, Suite 201Jackson, WY 83001 (307) 734‑5864
- 47 Doc PerkesAfton, WY 83110 (307) 734‑5864
- 5647 US Hwy 26Dubois, WY 82513 (307) 734‑5864
- 62 S Redmond StJackson, WY 83002 (307) 734‑5864
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kent L. Shippen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advanced Dermatology of Wyoming Inc3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Jackson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jackson, WY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advanced Dermatology of Wyoming Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942379003 |
| 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