2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1174986756 M.D,
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SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D,

Urology Physician in HARTFORD, Connecticut. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 379 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$2.6K
80 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HARTFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 379 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $2.6K across 80 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, filed 1,302 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HARTFORD, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2016

NPI 1174986756

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,302 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Urology Physician share within Connecticut

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Urology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Urology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Urology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology Physician) — 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).

SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, is a Urology Physician provider practicing in HARTFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D,. NPI: 1174986756. 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.

SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D, credentials at 19 WOODLAND ST STE 23, HARTFORD, CT, 06105, with a listed phone of (860) 522-2251. NPI 1174986756 was issued on 04/01/2016. 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 1,302 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 379 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $657K in drug spend. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

19 WOODLAND ST STE 23
HARTFORD, CT 06105

Provider Details

NPI 1174986756
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials M.D,
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/01/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, 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.

NUVANCE HEALTH MEDICAL PRACTICE CT INC
NORWALK, CT
PRIME HEALTHCARE, PC
GLASTONBURY, CT

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

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 SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D,. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.6K

Largest payer

Axonics, 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.

1,302
Total Claims
$657K
Total Drug Cost
379
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,755
Total Day Supply
78,542
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Antibiotic Claims
124

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 165, 75-84: 129, 85+: 52

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
354
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
217
Finasteride
135
Estradiol
80
Methenamine Hippurate
67
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
44
Gemtesa
Vibegron
38
Trospium Chloride
25
Erleada
Apalutamide
22
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
21

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

Urology Physician Overview

How SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D,'s 1,302 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D,'s specialty?
SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, specializes in Urology Physician and practices in HARTFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D,.
How much does SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, wrote 1,302 Medicare Part D claims totaling $657K in drug costs for 379 beneficiaries.
Where is SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, located?
SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, is located at 19 WOODLAND ST STE 23, HARTFORD, CT, 06105. Phone: (860) 522-2251.
What is SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D,'s NPI number?
SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D,'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174986756, issued on 04/01/2016.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D,'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Myrbetriq, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, accept Medicare?
SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D, appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,302 Part D claims and 379 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D,'s credentials?
SHANTA SHEPHERD, M.D,'s NPI is 1174986756 with credentials M.D,. 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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