Locations of Michael Shepherd, PA

Biography

Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Education: MPAS, University of Mary Hardin - Baylor (2023)
Certifications
Physician Assistant- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock

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  • Aetna - (22)
    Aetna-Aetna Medicare Choice II Plan (PPO)
    Aetna-Aetna Medicare Choice Plan (PPO)
    Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)
    Aetna-Aetna Medicare Eagle II (PPO)
    Aetna-Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
    Aetna-Aetna Medicare Freedom Plan (PPO)
    Aetna-Aetna Medicare Freedom Preferred Plan (PPO)
    Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO)
    Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
    Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators
    Aetna-Choice POS II
    Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil
    Aetna-Health Network Only
    Aetna-Health Network Option
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    Aetna-Managed Choice
    Aetna-Open Access Elect Choice
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    Aetna-Open Choice PPO
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  • American Health Advantage of Texas - (1)
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Choice
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage Open Access (PPO)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Plus (PPO)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Classic (PPO)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO SNP)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Flex (PPO)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Flex Access (PPO)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO)
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Premier Access
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Consumer Directed HealthSelect
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Federal Basic Option
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Federal FEP Blue Focus
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Federal Standard Option
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-HealthSelect
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-High Performance Network
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-ParPlan
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-STAR Kids
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-ActiveCare 2
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-ActiveCare Primary
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-ActiveCare Primary HD
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-ActiveCare Primary+
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-Care Standard
  • BlueBell Creameries - (1)
    BlueBell Creameries-Employee Benefit Plan
  • Catalyst Health Group - (1)
    Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred
  • Centivo Network - (1)
    Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier
  • Cigna - (14)
    Cigna-BSW Extended PPO
    Cigna-Choice Fund
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    Cigna-Cigna Preferred Savings Medicare (HMO)
    Cigna-Cigna Preferred Savings Medicare (PPO)
    Cigna-Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
    Cigna-Cigna True Choice Courage Medicare (PPO)
    Cigna-Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
    Cigna-Cigna+Oscar
    Cigna-NFL Dedicated Hospital Network Program
    Cigna-Open Access
    Cigna-Open Access Plus
    Cigna-Open Access Plus In-Network
    Cigna-Point of Service Open Access
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    DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
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    EHN-Employers Health Network
  • HealthSmart - (2)
    HealthSmart-Accel Network
    HealthSmart-Preferred Network
  • Humana - (9)
    Humana-Humana Gold Choice (PFFS)
    Humana-Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
    Humana-Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
    Humana-Humana Group Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    Humana-Humana Group Medicare Advantage (PPO
    Humana-Humana Honor (PPO)
    Humana-Humana USAA Honor with Rx (PPO)
    Humana-HumanaChoice (PPO)
    Humana-HumanaChoice (Regional PPO)
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    Imagine Health-Imagine Health Network
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    Independent Medical Systems-IMS Network
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    Medicare-Railroad
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    Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl
  • PHCS Network - (1)
    PHCS Network-PHCS Primary PPO
  • Three Rivers Network - (1)
    Three Rivers Network-Three Rivers Network
  • Tricare - (3)
    Tricare-Extra
    Tricare-Prime
    Tricare-Select
  • TriWest HealthCare - (1)
    TriWest HealthCare-Community Care Network
  • United HealthCare - (32)
    United HealthCare-AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)
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    United HealthCare-All Savers
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    United HealthCare-Core
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    United HealthCare-EDGE
    United HealthCare-Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP)
    United HealthCare-Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS)
    United HealthCare-Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP)
    United HealthCare-Erickson Advantage Liberty with Drugs (HMO-POS)
    United HealthCare-Erickson Advantage Liberty without Drugs (HMO-POS)
    United HealthCare-Erickson Advantage Signature with Drugs (HMO-POS
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    United HealthCare-STAR Kids
    United HealthCare-Surest
    United HealthCare-UnitedHealthcare Assisted Living Plan (PPO I-SNP)
    United HealthCare-UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    United HealthCare-UnitedHealthcare Nursing Home Plan (PPO I-SNP)
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    WellMed-AARP Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)
    WellMed-AARP Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    WellMed-AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Plan 1 (HMO-POS)
    WellMed-AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
    WellMed-AARP Medicare Advantage Walgreens (PPO)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete (HMO DSNP)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Choice (Regional PPO DSNP)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Select (HMO POS DSNP)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Ally (HMO POS CSNP)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO CSNP)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Medicare Silver (Regional PPO CSNP)
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Patient Ratings (519)

The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .

4.7 overall patient satisfaction
averageRating metric
4.7
Rate provider 0-10
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Provider showed concern
4.7
Wait Time at Clinic
4.7
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.8
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider

Patient Comments (198)

Overview of patient comments

Summary created using AI

Patients appreciate

Michael Shepherd, PA-C consistently receives high praise for his professionalism, knowledge, and communication skills. Patients frequently commend his ability to thoroughly explain medical conditions, treatment options, and procedures in understandable language. Many reviewers appreciate that he takes time to listen attentively to their concerns, answers all questions, and involves them in decision-making about their care. His caring and compassionate demeanor makes patients feel comfortable, particularly when discussing sensitive health issues. Patients also value his thoroughness, efficiency, and the time he spends ensuring they understand their medical situation.

Patients also share

There were minimal criticisms in the reviews, but a few areas for potential improvement emerged. Some patients noted that Mr. Shepherd could maintain better eye contact during consultations, with one specifically mentioning they "didn't feel he looked me in the eye." A few reviews mentioned appointments feeling rushed or brief. One patient expressed frustration with scheduling, noting that when a follow-up was recommended in one week, the next available appointment was 21 days away. These comments were rare among the predominantly positive feedback but represent opportunities for enhancement.

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.