Chelsea Tripp Shepherd, CRNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Chelsea Tripp Shepherd is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Bethlehem, PA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(494) 526-2062Bethlehem, PA
Telehealth Available
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Chelsea Tripp Shepherd, CRNP has practiced nursing for 15+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2012 — over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.64/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 176 Nurse Practitioner providers in PASee all Nurse Practitioner in Bethlehem15+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 5031dNPPES updated 2012-08-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

511 E 3rd St St Luke'S Southside Medical Center Special Care Clinic, Bethlehem, PA 18015-2072

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 85% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

95.64/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)

Better than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

45

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

34

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

77

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $39k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
62%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+24%)58%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+21%)53%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+19%)53%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.32 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in BethlehemPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Virtual Adult Health Care With Chelsea Tripp Shepherd

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Chelsea Tripp Shepherd for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Bethlehem required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chelsea Tripp Shepherd

NPI records show Dr. Shepherd as active with telehealth listed in Bethlehem, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (494) 526-2062.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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