Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shephard, Endocrinologist in Miami, FL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shephard?
Dr. Kenneth Shephard, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Endocrinologist 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. Shephard empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Calcium Disorders, Diabetes, Endocrine Neck Ultrasound, Metabolic Disorders, Parathyroid Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Miami, FL community, Dr. Shephard is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shephard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lahey-Hitchcock Cli, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Univ Miami/Jackson Mem Mc, Internal Medicine | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: University Catol De Santiago De Guayaquil, Fac De Med, Guayaquil, Ecuador | Universidad Catolica de Santiago Guayaquil | UNIVERSITY CATOLICA | Universidad De Guayaquil, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Shephard speak?
Dr. Shephard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Shephard typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Shephard 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. Shephard. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Enlarged Thyroid Gland
- Simple Goiter
- Thyroid Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E049: Nontoxic goiter, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Shephard typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Shephard 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. Shephard. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Shephard accept my insurance?
Dr. Shephard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 273-1919 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shephard accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Shephard in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
CMS
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Sentara Health
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Where is Dr. Shephard's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Shephard's Primary Practice
8501 SW 124th Ave Ste 206
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 273-1919
What hospitals are Dr. Shephard affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shephard has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shephard's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shephard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568411262.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shephard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shephard