Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheppard, Internist in Portland, OR?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sheppard?
Dr. Patrick Sheppard is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sheppard empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gender-Affirming Care, HIV Primary Care, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Wellness Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Portland, OR community, Dr. Sheppard is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Sheppard speak?
Dr. Sheppard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sheppard typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-Term Lung Failure with CO2 Retention
- Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Excess CO2
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9612: Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sheppard typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Patrick Sheppard may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (312) 503-7975 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheppard accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Sheppard in Portland, OR 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 Michigan
Cambia Health Solutions
Medicare
PacificSource
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sheppard's office located?
Dr. Patrick Sheppard's Primary Practice
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
(312) 503-7975
What hospitals are Dr. Sheppard affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sheppard has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1497129357.
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. Patrick Sheppard's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.