Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD
1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, Suite 500, Gainesville, GA 30501 • +1-396-555-8016
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Gainesville Percentiles
NPI #1730162926 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across GA Nephrology providers positions Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD in Gainesville at +1.87σ (88.24th city percentile / 93.36th state percentile, 593 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 53 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Shepherd (averaging 16.1 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (4577 encounters), paired with 90960 (2098x).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Shepherd (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 12-minute average reception wait, and a 4.42/5 modern protocol openness score across 26 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1730162926) confirms Dr. Laura Shepherd's MD standing serving CBSA 30501 with a 4.87/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Gainesville, GA Nephrology peers
9,536 annual services across 593 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from GA Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 4,577 | 88.24th | $49 – $67 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 2,098 | 93.24th | $98 – $134 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 1,716 | 91.24th | $71 – $97 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 1,144 | 85.24th | $67 – $92 |
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Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shepherd National Provider Identifier | NPI #1730162926 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (30501) |
| Dr. Shepherd Gainesville CMS Volume Rank | 88.24th Pct (9,536 CMS svcs; Z +1.871σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (GA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Gainesville, GA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.93/5 Listening • 4.42/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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