Medicare Enrolled
Lynn Sheppard, NP
Registered Nurse · Aurora, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Sheppard
Lynn Sheppard is a registered nurse in Aurora, IL, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Sheppard performed 2,060 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Sheppard received a total of $8,568 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 257 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Sheppard is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 11 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in IL
$8,568 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,060
Medicare services
Top 3% in IL for registered nurse
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
367 | $8 | $20 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
321 | $80 | $229 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 191 | $9 | $45 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
135 | $8 | $44 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
117 | $5 | $27 |
| Urine total protein level A laboratory test that measures the total amount of protein present in a urine sample. |
111 | $4 | $20 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
94 | $38 | $146 |
| Iron level test | 79 | $6 | $33 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
79 | $9 | $45 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
74 | $8 | $40 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
69 | $117 | $307 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
56 | $40 | $212 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
55 | $29 | $152 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
55 | $6 | $33 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
48 | $13 | $70 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
39 | $6 | $30 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
38 | $7 | $34 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
33 | $10 | $55 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
28 | $47 | $179 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
22 | $4 | $23 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
20 | $13 | $69 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
16 | $5 | $25 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
13 | $10 | $72 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,568
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $2,142/year across 4 years
Top 1% in IL for registered nurse
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
257
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,340
2023
$1,269
2022
$2,957
2021
$2,002
Payments by company (2024)
Abbott Laboratories
$407
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$375
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$344
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$287
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$185
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$135
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$126
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$96
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$90
ABIOMED
$49
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$46
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 48.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$2,141
Abbott Laboratories
$1,031
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$901
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$590
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$520
Amgen Inc.
$494
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$359
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$287
Boston Scientific Corporation
$266
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$242
PFIZER INC.
$241
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$222
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$214
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$182
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$157
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$140
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$118
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$96
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$80
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$53
ABIOMED
$49
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$46
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$26
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$24
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$15
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 47.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CardioMEMS HF System · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVKEEZA · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · Impella · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JYNARQUE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · LifeVest · MULTAQ · MitraClip System · ONPATTRO · PRALUENT · Pouch · Repatha · TAVNEOS · TOVIAZ · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · Vascepa · Veltassa · Verquvo · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Registered nurses in nearby ZIP areas
843
County median income
$110,502
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Sheppard is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in IL).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sheppard experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Sheppard performed 367 blood draw (venipuncture) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Sheppard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Sheppard received a total of $8,568 from 29 companies across 257 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Sheppard's costs compare to other registered nurses in Aurora?
Sheppard's average Medicare payment per service is $26. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Sheppard) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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