JAMES B. SHEPHERD, III MD – NPI #1558389015
Ophthalmology

A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist of ophthalmology. This physician evaluates, treats, and studies disorders of the eye, orbit and nervous system having to do with interactions of the visual motor and visual sensory systems with the central nervous system. Neuro-ophthalmologists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

JAMES SHEPHERD, III is an ophthalmologist located in SAINT LOUIS, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558389015 to JAMES SHEPHERD, III on July 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0109X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Neuro-ophthalmology

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 18, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES SHEPHERD, III below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES B. SHEPHERD, III

NPI Number
1558389015
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES B. SHEPHERD, III
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4901 FOREST PARK AVE
DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, 6TH FL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108-1495
Phone: (314) 362-3937 Fax: (314) 362-3725
1 Other location(s):
915 N Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63106-1621
Phone: (314) 652-4100
Mailing address
PO BOX 7412011
CHICAGO, IL 60674-2011
Phone: (314) 362-3937 Fax: (314) 362-3725
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 18, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JAMES SHEPHERD, III

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidMO205689706
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207WX0109X
- Ophthalmology / Neuro-ophthalmology (Primary)		 MO 2001027205

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
https://epicproxy.et0965.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
4901 FOREST PARK AVE,
SAINT LOUIS, MO 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 1997
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JAMES SHEPHERD, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
      ONE BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZA
      SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

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