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Dr. Christopher Sheppard, MD

Neurologist

Uniontown, OH

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sheppard, Neurologist in Uniontown, OH?

    Dr. Christopher Sheppard, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Uniontown, OH. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Sheppard graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed his residency at Metrohealth Med Ctr, Neurology; Akron Gen Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Akron City Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Sheppard is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheppard’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheppard’s office at (330) 896-9625.

    Where did Dr. Sheppard go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Metrohealth Med Ctr, Neurology; Akron Gen Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Akron City Hosp, General Surgery | Akron Genl Med Center | Summa Health System/NEOMED Program

    • Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University | Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Sheppard board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Sheppard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Sheppard speak?

    Dr. Sheppard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • French

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Sheppard typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Sheppard diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sheppard. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease
    • RRMS
    • Relapsing MS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis
    • G35A: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
    • G35D: Multiple sclerosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Mobility
    • Walking Problems
    • Limited movement
    • Difficulty walking
    • Impaired mobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7409: Other reduced mobility

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified White Matter Disease
    • White matter changes in brain
    • Brain white matter abnormality
    • Leukoencephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9082: White matter disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Sheppard typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Sheppard may include:

    Please contact Dr. Sheppard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Sheppard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sheppard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 896-9625 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sheppard accept in Uniontown, OH?

    Dr. Sheppard in Uniontown, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aultman Health Foundation

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Ohio

    • Summa Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sheppard's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Sheppard's Primary Practice

    3838 Massillon Rd

    Uniontown, OH 44685

    (330) 896-9625

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    What is Dr. Sheppard's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sheppard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306924964.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheppard?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheppard

    What is Dr. Christopher Sheppard's specialty?

    Dr. Sheppard is a Neurologist near Uniontown, OH.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Is Dr. Christopher Sheppard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sheppard is affiliated with Aultman Hospital, Southwest General Health Center, Medina Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Union Hospital - Dover, Oh, Summa Health System – Akron Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Christopher Sheppard accepting new patients in Uniontown, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Sheppard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Sheppard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sheppard's office at (330) 896-9625 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Sheppard?

    Please contact Dr. Sheppard's office at (330) 896-9625 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sheppard's office located?

    Dr. Sheppard's office is located in Uniontown, OH.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Sheppard have?

    Dr. Christopher Sheppard is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.