2026 NPPES data Military Health Care Provider NPI 1730574963 MD
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JACOB SHEPHERD, MD

Military Health Care Provider in WHITEMAN AFB, Missouri. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Military Health Care Provider avg: 658
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JACOB SHEPHERD, MD filed 3,100 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Military Health Care Provider in WHITEMAN AFB, Missouri, prescribing 90% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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.

JACOB SHEPHERD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,100 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 JACOB SHEPHERD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2015

NPI 1730574963

Primary specialty

Military Health Care Provider

Niche

3,007 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,100 371% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 658

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Military Health Care Provider compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Military Health Care Provider share within Missouri

1. Military Health Care Provider42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Military Health Care Provider share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Military Health Care Provider (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Military Health Care Provider ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Military Health Care Provider) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Military Health Care Provider) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

JACOB SHEPHERD, MD is a Military Health Care Provider provider practicing in WHITEMAN AFB, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730574963. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JACOB SHEPHERD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Military Health Care Provider provider holding MD credentials at 331 SIJEN AVE, WHITEMAN AFB, MO, 65305, with a listed phone of (660) 287-2180. NPI 1730574963 was issued on 04/03/2015. 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 3,100 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,107 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $209K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.5%. 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.

Military Health Care Provider is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,007 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 658 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

331 SIJEN AVE
WHITEMAN AFB, MO 65305

Provider Details

NPI 1730574963
Specialty Military Health Care Provider
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JACOB SHEPHERD, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SAINT LUKES PHYSICIAN GROUP INC
OVERLAND PARK, KS

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JACOB SHEPHERD, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 3,100 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,100
Total Claims
$209K
Total Drug Cost
1,107
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,469
Total Day Supply
185,794
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$153K
Generic Drug Cost
$55K
Opioid Claims
170 (5.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
84

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 120, 65-74: 472, 75-84: 375, 85+: 140

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
189
Levothyroxine Sodium
118
Amlodipine Besylate
115
Lisinopril
97
Pantoprazole Sodium
96
Rosuvastatin Calcium
69
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
63
Tramadol Hcl
63
Alprazolam
61
Omeprazole
61

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

Military Health Care Provider Overview

How JACOB SHEPHERD, MD fits within the Military Health Care Provider landscape nationally.

3,007
Military Health Care Provider Providers in US
51
States with Military Health Care Provider
658
Avg Claims per Provider

JACOB SHEPHERD, MD's 3,100 claims are above the specialty average of 658.

Nearby Military Health Care Provider Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Military Health Care Provider nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JACOB SHEPHERD, MD's specialty?
JACOB SHEPHERD, MD specializes in Military Health Care Provider and practices in WHITEMAN AFB, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does JACOB SHEPHERD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JACOB SHEPHERD, MD wrote 3,100 Medicare Part D claims totaling $209K in drug costs for 1,107 beneficiaries.
Where is JACOB SHEPHERD, MD located?
JACOB SHEPHERD, MD is located at 331 SIJEN AVE, WHITEMAN AFB, MO, 65305. Phone: (660) 287-2180.
What is JACOB SHEPHERD, MD's NPI number?
JACOB SHEPHERD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730574963, issued on 04/03/2015.
Does JACOB SHEPHERD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JACOB SHEPHERD, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $153K in brand drug costs.
Does JACOB SHEPHERD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JACOB SHEPHERD, MD had 170 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.5%.
How many Military Health Care Provider providers are there in the US?
There are 3,007 Military Health Care Provider providers across 51 states in the US. The average Military Health Care Provider provider writes 658 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JACOB SHEPHERD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JACOB SHEPHERD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JACOB SHEPHERD, MD accept Medicare?
JACOB SHEPHERD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,100 Part D claims and 1,107 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JACOB SHEPHERD, MD's credentials?
JACOB SHEPHERD, MD's NPI is 1730574963 with credentials MD. 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).

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