Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Renee Shepherd-Smith, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Supply, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shepherd-Smith
Dr. Renee Shepherd-Smith is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Supply, NC, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shepherd-Smith performed 5,594 Medicare services across 1,655 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shepherd-Smith received a total of $10,477 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 85 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shepherd-Smith 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.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NC
$10,477 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,594
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
1,655
Unique beneficiaries
$154
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~559 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
1,455 | $34 | $44 |
| Axolotl graft, per square centimeter Application of an axolotl-based graft to a wound or tissue area. The procedure is measured and billed based on the surface area covered, specifically per square centimeter. |
996 | $647 | $851 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
649 | $64 | $114 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session. |
392 | $32 | $56 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
287 | $25 | $44 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
251 | $34 | $44 |
| 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. |
224 | $88 | $161 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
175 | $34 | $44 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
172 | $34 | $44 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
144 | $1 | $4 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
142 | $0 | $4 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
123 | $119 | $311 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
105 | $99 | $166 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions. |
83 | $61 | $106 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
74 | $34 | $44 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
61 | $106 | $210 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion. |
57 | $55 | $93 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
43 | $74 | $141 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.5 cm or less Removal of a small skin growth by shaving it off the surface. This procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
42 | $75 | $138 |
| Skin graft site preparation, face or scalp, 100 sq cm or less Preparation of the skin area on the face, scalp, or other specified body parts to receive a skin graft in infants and children. The area prepared is 100 square centimeters or 1% of the body surface area, whichever is less. |
36 | $306 | $507 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
35 | $28 | $47 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
18 | $90 | $158 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $56 | $100 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
14 | $46 | $74 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,477
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,497/year across 7 years
Top 14% in NC for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
27
Companies
85
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,288 (50.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,188 (49.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,048
2023
$1,076
2022
$2,317
2021
$1,532
2020
$338
2019
$352
2018
$2,813
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,431
Kerecis Limited
$268
Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$225
Amgen Inc.
$125
Top 3 companies account for 93.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, LLC
$2,691
Stryker Corporation
$1,957
Fortis Surgical, LLC
$1,368
Micromed Inc
$1,215
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$508
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$423
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$376
Kerecis Limited
$268
Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC
$225
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$169
Abbott Laboratories
$142
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$142
AbbVie Inc.
$134
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$131
Amgen Inc.
$125
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$118
ABBVIE INC.
$113
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$97
ConvaTec Inc.
$67
ACELL, INC.
$36
KCI USA, Inc.
$34
Bioventus LLC
$28
Allergan, Inc.
$25
Horizon Pharma plc
$25
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$21
Allergan Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 57.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · AQUACEL · AQUACEL AG · AUGMENT INJECTABLE · AVYCAZ · Axium INS DRG IPG · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DALVANCE · Diamondback Peripheral · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · Exparel · GRAFIX PL · HOFFMANN · INBONE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · N/A · NUZYRA · OASIS · OMNIGRAFT · ORTHOLOC 3DI CROSSCHECK · PICO · PROSTEP · RAYOS · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · Sivextro · Stravix · TEFLARO · TENOGLIDE · TL-HEX · Tactoset · VALOR
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →
Most payments (50%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$74,034
Nearest hospital
NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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
Dr. Shepherd-Smith is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Shepherd-Smith experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shepherd-Smith performed 1,455 infectious disease dna/rna test services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Shepherd-Smith receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shepherd-Smith received a total of $10,477 from 27 companies across 85 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Shepherd-Smith's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Supply?
Dr. Shepherd-Smith's average Medicare payment per service is $154. 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 Dr. Shepherd-Smith) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.
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