DR. BENJAMIN BAKER SHIELDS M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1306231386
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Houston, TX
About Dr. Benjamin Baker Shields M.d., Ph.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. BENJAMIN BAKER SHIELDS M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1306231386) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S6937) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2015).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Benjamin Baker Shields M.d., Ph.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
HOUSTON, TX 77030
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 Benjamin Shields's NPI number?
The NPI number for Benjamin Shields is 1306231386. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2015.
Where is Benjamin Shields located?
Benjamin Shields practices at 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 824-1000.
What is Benjamin Shields's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.
Is Benjamin Shields enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Benjamin Shields is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Benjamin Shields accept?
Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Benjamin Shields 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 Benjamin Shields was last updated on July 27, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.
# Dr. Benjamin Baker Shields, M.D., PH.D. · NPI 1306231386
Pediatric Anesthesiology physician in Houston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 6, 2015.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1306231386 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 6, 2015
- **Primary specialty:** Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology · taxonomy 207LP3000X
- **State license:** S6937 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 6621 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030-2358
- **Phone:** (832) 824-1000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas, class of 2015
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 27, 2020
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1306231386) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.