SHARON E GUNTER-AUSTIN MD
NPI 1386656072
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Active since August 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
7011 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77074(713) 970-7000(713) 970-7246 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Sharon E Gunter-austin Md NPPES

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

SHARON E GUNTER-AUSTIN MD (NPI 1386656072) is an individual psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M0741) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386656072
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameSHARON E GUNTER-AUSTINCredential: MD
Location Address7011 SOUTHWEST FWYHouston, TX 77074-2007
Mailing Address7011 Southwest FwyHouston, TX 77074-2007 · (713) 970-7000 · Fax (713) 970-7246
Fax(713) 970-7246
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 2008
✔ NPI 1386656072 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M0741
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License M0741 (TX)
7011 SOUTHWEST FWY, Houston, TX 77074

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PINP00236624TX
Medicaid174800601TX
Medicare UPINL35946TX
Medicare PIN8D7656TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Sharon E Gunter-austin Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Sharon Gunter-austin reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Intermediate Care Facility, Intellectual Disabilities
2100 PRESTON ST
Richmond, TX 77469
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 452 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
233 SGT ED HOLCOMB BLVD S
Conroe, TX 77304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 84 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77074 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Counselor (Professional)
7011 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
7011 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Speech-Language Pathologist
7011 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Counselor (Mental Health)
7011 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
7011 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Dietitian, Registered
7011 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Counselor (Mental Health)
7011 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Counselor (Professional)
7011 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074

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 Sharon Gunter-austin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sharon Gunter-austin is 1386656072. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2006.

Where is Sharon Gunter-austin located?

Sharon Gunter-austin practices at 7011 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074. The listed phone number is (713) 970-7000.

What is Sharon Gunter-austin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Sharon Gunter-austin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sharon Gunter-austin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sharon Gunter-austin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sharon Gunter-austin reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Health And Human Services Commission (Richmond, TX) and Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare (Conroe, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Sharon Gunter-austin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sharon Gunter-austin was last updated on August 20, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.