Melissa Dewey Shepherd, NP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Melissa Dewey Shepherd is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Salt Lake City, UT with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across UT can see Melissa Dewey Shepherd, NP in person in Salt Lake City or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 21+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.07/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in Utah
- Federal MIPS score higher than 19% of MIPS-scored doctors in Utah
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2000 Circle of Hope Clinic 2e, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5550
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.07/100
Utah avg: 90.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better14.88%
Utah avg: 6.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)
14.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.4%
Utah avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in UtahHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
46
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
29
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
121
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $97k
Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.
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.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 21, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Mailing address
127 S 500 E Ste 600, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1971
Differs from practice location
Virtual Adult Health Care With Melissa Dewey Shepherd
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Dewey Shepherd for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salt Lake City 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 Melissa Dewey Shepherd
Dr. Shepherd is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salt Lake City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 585-0100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Dewey Shepherd
Practice Location
2000 Circle of Hope Clinic 2e, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5550
Mailing Address
127 S 500 E Ste 600, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1971
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