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SHIELDS HEALTHCARE SERVICES
NPI 1073839569
Home Health in Houston, TX

Active since April 09, 2010CLIA 45D2022421 · Waiver
4/5
Patient Care Rating
6260 WESTPARK DR, SUITE # 277, HOUSTON, TX 77057(832) 412-1213(888) 859-5359 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 20, 2024, Oct 8, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Shields Healthcare Services NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SHIELDS HEALTHCARE SERVICES (NPI 1073839569) is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 31, 2027 and lists Kenneth C Etuokwu, President/administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073839569
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameSHIELDS HEALTHCARE SERVICES PLLC
Location Address6260 WESTPARK DR, SUITE # 277Houston, TX 77057-7312
Mailing Address6260 Westpark Dr, Suite # 277Houston, TX 77057-7312 · (832) 412-1213 · Fax (888) 859-5359
Phone(832) 412-1213
Fax(888) 859-5359
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKenneth C EtuokwuPresident/administrator · (832) 412-1213
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1073839569 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 10

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
Definition
A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.
Also ListedHome InfusionTaxonomy 251F00000X
Also ListedNursing CareTaxonomy 251J00000X
Also ListedEarly Intervention Provider AgencyTaxonomy 252Y00000X
Also ListedFoster Care AgencyTaxonomy 253J00000X
Also ListedIn Home Supportive CareTaxonomy 253Z00000X
Also ListedAssisted Living FacilityTaxonomy 310400000X
Also ListedResidential Treatment Facility, Intellectual and/or Developmental DisabilitiesTaxonomy 320600000X
Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X
Also ListedRespite CareTaxonomy 385H00000X
6260 WESTPARK DR, Houston, TX 77057
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsShields Healthcare Services

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, WellPoint.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2022421

Shields Healthcare Services PLLC · Houston, TX
Active · expires Mar 31, 2027
CLIA Number45D2022421
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateApril 1, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 31, 2027
Laboratory DirectorCindy A. Ugbaja
Laboratory Phone(713) 255-0056
Laboratory LocationShields Healthcare Services PLLC6260 Westpark Drive Suite 277, Houston, TX 77057
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Shields Healthcare Services PLLC (CMS certification number 747678), from CMS Care Compare.

Shields Healthcare Services PLLC

Home health agency · Houston, TX
4.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number747678
Medicare-Certified SinceJanuary 23, 2012
Phone(832) 412-1213
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
93.5%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
100%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
98.3%
Patients who got better at bathing
100%
Patients whose breathing improved
97.4%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
94.8%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
76.3%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
97.8%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
100%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
25 of 62 patient episodes · observed rate 40.32%
48.06% Worse Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
Cases too small to report
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 112 episodes
1.15
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BC AMBULANCE SERVICES INC
Ambulance
6260 WESTPARK DR, STE 250
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (832) 771-7443
MARTHA G. TANIOS LMSW
Social Worker
6260 WESTPARK DR, SUITE 250
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (713) 783-8889
SOUTHWEST CLINIC, PA
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
6260 WESTPARK DR, SUITE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (713) 339-2684
PRIZE EMS INC
Ambulance
6260 WESTPARK DR, 240
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (832) 837-1891
CORE COMMUNITY CARE, PLLC
Community Based Residential Treatment Facility, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
6260 WESTPARK DR, SUITE 230
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (832) 721-7470
ELITE MEDIC EMS INC
Ambulance (Land Transport)
6260 WESTPARK DR, STE 125C
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (832) 212-8319
TIM GILBERT WHITE LPC
Counselor
6260 WESTPARK DR, SUITE 250
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (713) 783-8889
TEXAS HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE LLC
Hospice Care, Community Based
6260 WESTPARK DR
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (281) 816-6052

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Shields Healthcare Services PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shields Healthcare Services PLLC is 1073839569. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2010. The provider is doing business as Shields Healthcare Services.

Where is Shields Healthcare Services PLLC located?

Shields Healthcare Services PLLC is located at 6260 Westpark Dr Suite # 277, Houston, TX 77057. The listed phone number is (832) 412-1213.

What is Shields Healthcare Services PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Does Shields Healthcare Services PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2022421) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 31, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Shields Healthcare Services PLLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Shields Healthcare Services PLLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since January 23, 2012.

What quality rating does Shields Healthcare Services PLLC have?

CMS rates Shields Healthcare Services PLLC 4.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Shields Healthcare Services PLLC accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare and WellPoint list Shields Healthcare Services PLLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shields Healthcare Services PLLC was last updated on November 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.