NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Marriage & Family Therapist NPI 1285808386 LPC
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Marriage & Family Therapist in Nashville, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,699 in Marriage & Family Therapist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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What the federal data shows
Brian Sheppard, LPC is a Marriage & Family Therapist in Nashville, Tennessee, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #31
- Marriage & Family Therapist rank among Tennessee specialties
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1285808386 · Marriage & Family Therapist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-NONE · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1285808386
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MEGA 88K Marriage &
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,025 in Tennessee
- PHOTO-ENUM Wajeeha Khan · 2008
What does the federal data show about Brian Sheppard, LPC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Marriage & Family Therapist
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Marriage & Family Therapist compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1285808386 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Marriage & Family Therapist |
| Credentials | LPC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/18/2008 |
Marriage & Family Therapist Overview
How Brian Sheppard, LPC fits within the Marriage & Family Therapist landscape nationally.
87,699
Marriage & Family Therapist Providers in US
55
States with Marriage & Family Therapist
217
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Marriage & Family Therapist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Sheppard, both outside Tennessee so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Marriage & Family Therapist Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sheppard.
One of 1,025 Marriage & Family Therapist providers enrolled in Tennessee, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Cecilie Aderholdt
LMFT
Kingsport, TN
Dr. Molly Akin
LMFT
Memphis, TN
Dr. Natalie Akins
M.S., M.A., AMFT
Hixson, TN
Dr. Nicole Aldred
LMFT
Brentwood, TN
Dr. Donna Alexander
LMFT
Nashville, TN
Compare Marriage & Family Therapist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brian Sheppard, LPC's specialty? ▼
Brian Sheppard, LPC specializes in Marriage & Family Therapist and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: LPC.
Where is Brian Sheppard, LPC located? ▼
Brian Sheppard, LPC is located at 446 METROPLEX DR, Nashville, TN, 37211. Phone: (615) 781-0013.
What is Brian Sheppard, LPC's NPI number? ▼
Brian Sheppard, LPC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285808386, issued on 04/18/2008.
How many Marriage & Family Therapist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,699 Marriage & Family Therapist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Marriage & Family Therapist provider writes 217 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Brian Sheppard, LPC accept Medicare? ▼
Brian Sheppard, LPC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brian Sheppard, LPC's credentials? ▼
Brian Sheppard, LPC's NPI is 1285808386 with credentials LPC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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