Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lauren Shepherd, PA

Physician Assistant · Southlake, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
505 S NOLEN DR STE B, Southlake, TX 76092
8174107777
In practice since 2022 (3 years)
NPI: 1013629864 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Shepherd from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shepherd

Dr. Lauren Shepherd is a physician assistant in Southlake, TX, with 3 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shepherd performed 191 Medicare services across 143 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shepherd received a total of $2,245 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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 is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 3 years in practice ▲ 191 Medicare services $2,245 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
191
Medicare services
Bottom 48% in TX for physician assistant
143
Unique beneficiaries
$130
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~64 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
Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding 104 $188 $784
Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 36 $75 $181
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 32 $56 $148
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 19 $38 $100
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 ↗
$2,245
Total received (2023-2024)
Avg $1,123/year across 2 years
Top 21% in TX for physician assistant
27
Companies
70
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
$2,017 (89.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$228 (10.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$788
2023
$1,457

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$460
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$228
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$210
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$172
Ethicon US, LLC
$125
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$123
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$106
Ardelyx, Inc.
$102
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$100
Lilly USA, LLC
$87
ABBVIE INC.
$78
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$57
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$46
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$38
PFIZER INC.
$35
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$33
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
GENZYME CORPORATION
$28
Celltrion USA Inc.
$27
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Sandoz Inc.
$17
Organon Llc
$17
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 40.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Bylvay · CYLTEZO · DAVINCI XI · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENTYVIO · EOHILIA · HYRIMOZ · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · IQIRVO · OCALIVA · OMVOH · REBYOTA · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · STRATAFIX · SUFLAVE · SUTAB · TRULANCE · VEGZELMA · VERQUVO · VISTASEAL · VOQUEZNA · VOWST · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZYMFENTRA
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 (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,176 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
2,317
Per 100K population
108.5
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHLAKE
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 High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Shepherd is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Shepherd experienced with removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shepherd performed 104 removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding 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 receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shepherd received a total of $2,245 from 27 companies across 70 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's costs compare to other physician assistants in Southlake?
Dr. Shepherd's average Medicare payment per service is $130. 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 High for Dr. Shepherd) 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →