2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1831177849 D.D.S.
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Craig Shepherd, D.D.S.

Dentist in Greeneville, 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 93,789 in Dentist, 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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Prescribing volume
180
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Industry payments
$181.48
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. filed 180 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in Greeneville, Tennessee.

180
Part D claims, 2023
$181.48
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Craig Shepherd, D.D.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

180 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Craig Shepherd, D.D.S.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/09/2006

NPI 1831177849

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

180 107% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Largest specialties in Tennessee (% of in-state providers)

Family Nurse Practitioner - 6.4%Family Nurse Practitioner6.4%Pharmacist - 5.9%Pharmacist5.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Behavior Technician - 4.2%Behavior Technician4.2%Registered Nurse - 3.9%Registered Nurse3.9%Dentist - 1.2%Dentist1.2%
Largest specialties in Tennessee (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Dentist. Verify directly:

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 22 NORTON RD, Greeneville, TN, 37745, with a listed phone of (423) 639-7575. NPI 1831177849 was issued on 01/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Shepherd most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 180 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 96 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

22 NORTON RD
Greeneville, TN 37745

Provider Details

NPI 1831177849
Specialty Dentist
Credentials D.D.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/09/2006

Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Craig Shepherd, D.D.S.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$181

Largest payer

ZIMVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

180
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
180
Total Day Supply
907
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
30 (16.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
142

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
63% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Clindamycin Hcl
86
Amoxicillin
44
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
27

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dentist Overview

How Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

Craig Shepherd, D.D.S.'s 180 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shepherd.

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Dentist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Craig Shepherd, D.D.S.'s specialty?
Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. specializes in Dentist and practices in Greeneville, Tennessee. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. wrote 180 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
Where is Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. located?
Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. is located at 22 NORTON RD, Greeneville, TN, 37745. Phone: (423) 639-7575.
What is Craig Shepherd, D.D.S.'s NPI number?
Craig Shepherd, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831177849, issued on 01/09/2006.
Does Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.7%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Craig Shepherd, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clindamycin Hcl, Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. accept Medicare?
Craig Shepherd, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 180 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Craig Shepherd, D.D.S.'s credentials?
Craig Shepherd, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1831177849 with credentials D.D.S.. 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

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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.