Dr. Michael D. Shepherd

Family Medicine
River City Endocrine PLLC
5104 Hixson Pike, 
Hixson, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
River City Endocrine PLLC
5104 Hixson Pike, 
Hixson, TN 

Overview

Michael Shepherd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hixson, Tennessee.

His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hip Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shepherd is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

River City Endocrine PLLC
5104 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Total Publications

Employee perceptions and experiences with tirzepatide treatment for obesity or overweight in the US: Insights from the PERCEPTIONS Survey.
Employee perceptions and experiences with tirzepatide treatment for obesity or overweight in the US: Insights from the PERCEPTIONS Survey.
Journal: Obesity pillars
Published: July 28, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael D. Shepherd

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael D. Shepherd by calling their office at 423-763-1942. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michael D. Shepherd a top-rated expert for Hypertension?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael D. Shepherd is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypertension, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Michael D. Shepherd specialize in?

While Dr. Michael D. Shepherd is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Michael D. Shepherd participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael D. Shepherd has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Michael D. Shepherd's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael D. Shepherd accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael D. Shepherd accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-763-1942 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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