Dr. April Zalika Shepherd

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 18+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. April Zalika Shepherd, MD, is the Hospitalist specialist in Valdosta, Georgia. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospitalist. She is affiliated with many hospitals including South Georgia Medical Center. Dr. April Zalika Shepherd also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Apogee Medical Group Georgia. Dr. April Zalika Shepherd may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (229) 333-1000 to request Dr. April Zalika Shepherd the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2501 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31602-1735

Phone 1: (229) 333-1000
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name April Zalika Shepherd
Gender Female
PECOS ID 4284923210
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hospitalist (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 18 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. April Zalika Shepherd graduated from medical school in 2006.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1891046033
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. April Zalika Shepherd

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. April Zalika Shepherd has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 18 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
  • Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine
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    Sleep Medicine
    An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Apogee Medical Group Georgia


Practice Locations

2501 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31602-1735
Phone: (229) 333-1000
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 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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