2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1134596125 AGCNS-BC
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JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC

Clinical Nurse Specialist in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas. 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
54
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
MIPS score
92.9485/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 54 claims across 45 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9485/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9485 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 54 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/26/2015

NPI 1134596125

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

54 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

MIPS final score

92.9485/100 9.848500000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Arkansas

1. Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Arkansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Nurse Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.9485/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 92.9485/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.9%
MIPS final score (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 92.9485/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: AGCNS-BC. NPI: 1134596125. 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.

JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding AGCNS-BC credentials at 3900 N PARKVIEW DR, FAYETTEVILLE, AR, 72703, with a listed phone of (479) 966-4187. NPI 1134596125 was issued on 08/26/2015. 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 54 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $372 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.9%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.9485/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.5453), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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

3900 N PARKVIEW DR
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703

Provider Details

NPI 1134596125
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials AGCNS-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/26/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

92.9485
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.5453
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC 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.

FANDS PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC
ALMA, AR
THE ORTHOPAEDIC AND JOINT PRESERVATION CENTER OF ARKANSAS, P.A.
FAYETTEVILLE, AR

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

54
Total Claims
$372
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
54
Total Day Supply
609
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$372
Opioid Claims
21 (38.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tramadol Hcl
13
Meloxicam
11

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC's 54 claims are below the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC's specialty?
JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas. Credentials: AGCNS-BC.
How much does JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC wrote 54 Medicare Part D claims totaling $372 in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
What is JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC's Medicare quality score?
JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9485/100 (Quality: 81.5453). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC located?
JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC is located at 3900 N PARKVIEW DR, FAYETTEVILLE, AR, 72703. Phone: (479) 966-4187.
What is JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC's NPI number?
JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134596125, issued on 08/26/2015.
Does JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.9%.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC accept Medicare?
JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 54 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC's credentials?
JESSICA SHEPHERD, AGCNS-BC's NPI is 1134596125 with credentials AGCNS-BC. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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