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Dr. Patrick Shepherd, MD

Pediatrician, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Endocrinologist

Lancaster, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shepherd, Pediatrician in Lancaster, CA?

    Dr. Patrick Shepherd, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lancaster, CA. Dr. Shepherd is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shepherd’s office at (559) 325-5568.

    What languages does Dr. Shepherd speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shepherd typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • Male Circumcision
    • Circumcision
    • Foreskin removal
    • Routine circumcision
    • Ritual circumcision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Severe Asthma Attack
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode
    • Status Asthmaticus
    • Life-Threatening Asthma
    • Asthma Crisis
    • Asthma Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus

    Also known as:

    • Early Puberty
    • Puberty
    • Central precocious puberty
    • Precocious puberty
    • Puberty at a young age

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E301: Precocious puberty

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shepherd typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Patrick Shepherd may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shepherd accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shepherd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 325-5568 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shepherd accept in Lancaster, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • AmWINS Group

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Kennon & Company

    • MBA Benefit Administrators

    • State of Oklahoma

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    Where is Dr. Shepherd's office located?

    Dr. Patrick Shepherd's Primary Practice

    1600 W Avenue J

    Lancaster, CA 93534

    (559) 325-5568

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    What is Dr. Shepherd's NPI number?A 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 1972896157.

    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. Patrick Shepherd's specialty?

    Dr. Shepherd is a Pediatrician near Lancaster, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

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

    Yes, Dr. Shepherd is affiliated with Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Integris Health Baptist Medical Center 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Patrick Shepherd accepting new patients in Lancaster, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Patrick Shepherd offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shepherd's office at (559) 325-5568 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick Shepherd?

    Please contact Dr. Shepherd's office at (559) 325-5568 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shepherd's office located?

    Dr. Shepherd's office is located in Lancaster, CA.