Dr. Forest Sheppard

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Forest Sheppard, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Denver, Colorado. He attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including , Barnes Jewish Hospital, Denver Health Medical Center. Dr. Forest Sheppard also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Denver Health And Hospital Authority. Dr. Forest Sheppard accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (303) 436-6000 to request Dr. Forest Sheppard the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204-4507

Phone 1: (303) 436-6000
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Forest Sheppard
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2961509757
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 26 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Forest Sheppard attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1998.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1053468140
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, January 4, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Forest Sheppard

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Forest Sheppard has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 26 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Surgery / Surgical Critical Care
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    Surgical Critical Care
    A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Denver Health And Hospital Authority


Practice Locations

777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204-4507
Phone: (303) 436-6000
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 3, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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