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Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD

(Matthew J Shepard, MD)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery, General Practice and Neuro-Oncology

Tufts University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: brain surgery, microsurgery, meningioma, and more.

320 E North Avenue Suite 208
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(724) 228-1414

Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in neurosurgery, general practice and neuro-oncology. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network, UPMC, VANTAGE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION INC, WHS Washington Hospital, ALLEGHENY CLINIC and AHN Neurosurgery.

Office Locations

320 E North Avenue Suite 208
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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1050 Bower Hill Road Suite 308
Pittsburgh, PA 15243

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Allegheny Health Network

314 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(412) 359-6200

(412) 359-4055

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WHS Washington Hospital

400 Locust Avenue
Washington, PA 15301

(724) 228-1414

(724) 228-8579

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cranial radiosurgery

In 2023, Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD performed more cranial radiosurgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

spinal instrumentation

In 2023, Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD had a list price for spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

spine surgery procedures

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	259
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	34
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	263
hospital care	150
image guided procedures	17
inpatient care	150
radiation therapy	17
spinal procedures	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	31
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

doctor visit	204
hospital care	122
image guided procedures	17
inpatient care	122
radiation therapy	17
spinal procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	144
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	21
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	91

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

UPMC

VANTAGE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION INC

WHS Washington Hospital

ALLEGHENY CLINIC

AHN Neurosurgery

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pittsburgh, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matthew Jared Shepard, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Monteris Medical Corporation	$198 NeuroBlate $198
Medtronic, Inc.	$176 CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $160	SYNCHROMEDII $16
Globus Medical, Inc.	$164 Excelsius Deformity $164
Abbott Laboratories	$160 PROCLAIM $160
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$137 Pico $137
Other	$145 EVEREST Spinal System $91	GammaTile $24	Adherus Autospray Dural Sealant $16	OZARK CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$979

Biography

Dr. Matthew Shepard is a specialist in general practice and neurosurgery. He attended Tufts University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia. His clinical interests include skull base surgery, pituitary tumor, and herniated disc. Dr. Shepard's professional affiliations include UPMC and Allegheny Health Network. Yext reports that Dr. Shepard is closed to new patients at this time.