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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. Dr. Shepherd is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shepherd’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shepherd typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shepherd typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Fallon Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Robert Shepherd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shepherd is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, Ma 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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