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Dr. Robert Shepherd, DO

Shrewsbury, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shepherd, Family Medicine Specialist in Shrewsbury, MA?

    Dr. Robert Shepherd, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shrewsbury, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Shepherd is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shepherd’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shepherd’s office at 0884582005.

    What languages does Dr. Shepherd speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shepherd treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shepherd 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. Shepherd. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depression
    • Depressive episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Sugar
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    What procedures does Dr. Shepherd perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shepherd performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shepherd. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Shepherd accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shepherd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 0884582005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shepherd accept in Shrewsbury, MA?

    Dr. Shepherd in Shrewsbury, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • Tufts Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shepherd's office located?

    Dr. Robert Shepherd's Primary Practice

    415 Boston Tpke Ste 105

    Shrewsbury, MA 01545

    0884582005

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

    Dr. Shepherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205995438.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shepherd?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Shepherd's specialty?

    Dr. Shepherd is a Family Medicine Specialist near Shrewsbury, MA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Shepherd to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Shepherd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shepherd is affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA, MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Robert Shepherd accepting new patients in Shrewsbury, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Shepherd is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Shepherd offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shepherd's office at 0884582005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Shepherd?

    Please contact Dr. Shepherd's office at 0884582005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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