Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Aurora Yllana-Shepperd, M.D.
Family Medicine · Kingwood, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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Dr. Aurora Yllana-Shepperd is a family medicine specialist in Kingwood, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yllana-Shepperd performed 5,121 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yllana-Shepperd received a total of $9,247 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 536 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 Dr. Yllana-Shepperd 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.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 3% volume in TX
$9,247 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,121
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
516 | $43 | $525 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
446 | $10 | $94 |
| 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. |
418 | $8 | $69 |
| 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. |
381 | $84 | $894 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
372 | $9 | $86 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
340 | $13 | $119 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
296 | $16 | $149 |
| 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. |
236 | $60 | $610 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
190 | $29 | $263 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
183 | $15 | $134 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
136 | $124 | $958 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
109 | $9 | $80 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
102 | $30 | $325 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
101 | $3 | $28 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
97 | $37 | $418 |
| 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. |
85 | $4 | $40 |
| 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. |
84 | $6 | $51 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
83 | $5 | $46 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
81 | $14 | $126 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
74 | $1 | $14 |
| Iron level test | 72 | $6 | $58 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
71 | $12 | $113 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
67 | $13 | $121 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
65 | $37 | $519 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (FIT) A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method. |
55 | $16 | $141 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
51 | $10 | $137 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
49 | $18 | $164 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
43 | $14 | $187 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
32 | $14 | $131 |
| 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. |
29 | $109 | $1,352 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
28 | $7 | $60 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
27 | $29 | $254 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 25 | $18 | $164 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
23 | $15 | $169 |
| 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. |
23 | $40 | $367 |
| 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. |
23 | $7 | $140 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
20 | $17 | $151 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
19 | $3 | $24 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
18 | $14 | $157 |
| Influenza B virus detection test A laboratory test that uses immunofluorescent techniques to detect the presence of the influenza B virus in a sample. |
13 | $12 | $107 |
| Influenza A virus detection test A laboratory test that uses immunofluorescent techniques to detect the presence of the influenza A virus in a sample. |
13 | $16 | $129 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
13 | $35 | $800 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
12 | $159 | $1,371 |
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 ↗$9,247
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,321/year across 7 years
Top 6% in TX for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
536
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
$1,599
2023
$1,589
2022
$1,311
2021
$1,467
2020
$1,237
2019
$1,650
2018
$393
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$330
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$308
PFIZER INC.
$255
ABBVIE INC.
$237
Novo Nordisk Inc
$152
Amgen Inc.
$72
Lilly USA, LLC
$52
Exact Sciences Corporation
$49
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$45
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$34
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 55.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,367
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,282
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$767
Lilly USA, LLC
$675
PFIZER INC.
$532
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$430
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$423
Amgen Inc.
$413
ABBVIE INC.
$385
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$340
AbbVie Inc.
$319
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$227
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$222
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$179
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$167
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$164
Exact Sciences Corporation
$138
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$89
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$88
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Eisai Inc.
$63
Shire North American Group Inc
$53
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$52
Allergan, Inc.
$49
Radius Health, Inc.
$47
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$46
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$46
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$44
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$42
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
Allergan Inc.
$32
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$29
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$27
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$27
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$21
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$18
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$17
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
VIVUS LLC
$14
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$14
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
Dexcom, Inc.
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 36.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
853
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
KINGWOOD PINES 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
Dr. Yllana-Shepperd is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with 21 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Yllana-Shepperd experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yllana-Shepperd performed 516 chronic care management, first 20 min/month services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Yllana-Shepperd receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yllana-Shepperd received a total of $9,247 from 49 companies across 536 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 Dr. Yllana-Shepperd's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Kingwood?
Dr. Yllana-Shepperd's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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. Yllana-Shepperd) 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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