Quick answers
- Does Samantha L. Shepard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samantha L. Shepard 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 Samantha L. Shepard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 34 Original Medicare patients and 44 services for Samantha L. Shepard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samantha L. Shepard's NPI number?
- 1962132134. 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 Samantha L. Shepard, 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 | 34 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 44 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis44%
Practice locations
Addresses where Samantha L. Shepard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1011 S Mount Carmel PlPittsburg, KS 66762 (620) 670‑6710
- 3011 N Michigan StPittsburg, KS 66762 (620) 231‑9873
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samantha L. Shepard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc113 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Pittsburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburg, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962132134 |
| 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