Zachary Shepard, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Zachary Shepard is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Houston, TX with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Zachary Shepard, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Houston, TX in group practice. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2017 and has 9+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.06/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas.
MIPS Score
202384.06/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better46%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-36.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
25
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
17
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
213
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $373k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Diabetes.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Baylor College of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 11, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 2017)
Mailing address
12700 E 19th Ave # 11c01, Aurora, CO 80045-2560
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Zachary Shepard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Zachary Shepard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Houston 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 Zachary Shepard
NPI records show Dr. Shepard as active with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 873-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Zachary Shepard
Practice Location
1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address
12700 E 19th Ave # 11c01, Aurora, CO 80045-2560
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